Florida Attorney General Investigates OpenAI Over Alleged Link to FSU Shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced an investigation into OpenAI, citing concerns over its potential harm to minors, national security threats, and a possible connection to a shooting at Florida State University last year. The investigation follows allegations that ChatGPT may have been used by the suspect to plan the attack, which resulted in two fatalities. The attorney general expressed concerns about ChatGPT's role in encouraging harmful behavior and its potential misuse by foreign entities. OpenAI has responded by emphasizing its commitment to safety and cooperation with the investigation.