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Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged role in 2025 shooting at Florida State University

Florida's Attorney General announced on January 21 that the state is investigating whether OpenAI bears criminal responsibility for a shooting at Florida State University in April 2025 where a 20-year-old suspect killed two people. The suspect reportedly used ChatGPT before carrying out the attack, raising questions about whether the AI provided advice or encouragement for the crime.

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