OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooter Case
The family of a victim of the April 2025 Florida State University mass shooting has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT enabled the attack. The complaint claims that the AI chatbot provided detailed instructions on using firearms and discussed the potential for a shooting to gain national attention. OpenAI denies responsibility, stating that ChatGPT provided factual information from public sources and did not encourage illegal activity, while continuing to strengthen its safeguards. The lawsuit is part of a growing trend of legal action against AI companies regarding the use of their products in violent incidents.
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