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The lawsuit follows a criminal investigation Uthmeier opened in April after prosecutors uncovered the role that ChatGPT played in the Florida State University shooting last year.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of Tiru Chabba, a 45-year-old who was on campus while working for the food service vendor Aramark. The other victim has been identified as 57-year-old Robert Morales, who worked on the campus.
Florida's top cop said Monday his office will investigate the alleged role of ChatGPT in the slayings of two University of South Florida students. The big picture: The accused killer's alleged use of the OpenAI chatbot, outlined in court records, is the latest flashpoint in a debate over to what extent AI companies should be held accountable for how their tools are used . - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a probe into OpenAI this month, citing in part ChatGPT's alleged role in a mass shooting last year at Florida State University. - AI regulation is also on the list of issues state lawmakers will take up during a special session that starts Tuesday. The other side: OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment on…
The state’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, said ChatGPT “may likely have been used to assist” the suspect in last year’s shooting at Florida State University.
On April 17, 2025, a gunman opened fire on Florida State University’s campus, killing two people and injuring six others. Attorneys representing one of the victims’ families said they plan to sue ChatGPT for its potential role in planning the attack. “We have been advised that the shooter was in constant communication with ChatGPT leading up to the shooting,” attorneys wrote. NewsNation's Ryan Bass has the report. #FSU #Crime #Shooting Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.