Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his Office of Statewide Prosecution has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT service after a suspect allegedly used the AI tool while planning the 2025 Florida State University mass shooting. The inquiry will examine whether the chatbot’s responses constitute aiding or abetting a crime under state law. OpenAI says the model provided only factual information and has cooperated with investigators, sharing account data and policy documents. The case marks the first time a U.S. state has pursued criminal liability against an artificial‑intelligence provider for a violent act. Read more →