Could A Chatbot Face Murder Charges? Florida Launches Unprecedented Probe Into OpenAI
Apr 21, 2026
Florida officials have officially opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI following the discovery of chat logs between the ChatGPT platform and Phoenix Ikner, the gunman responsible for last year’s shooting at Florida State University. Attorney General James Uthmeier confirmed that the Office
of Statewide Prosecution is spearheading the inquiry to determine if the technology company […]
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