Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued criminal subpoenas to OpenAI regarding a mass shooting at Florida State University. The investigation evaluates whether ChatGPT’s assistance to the gunman creates criminal liability. Uthmeier stated the AI could be charged as a principal to first-degree murder if it were a person.
This criminal probe escalates a previous inquiry and operates alongside a civil investigation. Prosecutors allege the shooter used the chatbot to obtain advice on weapons and ammunition.
Subpoenas require OpenAI to provide training materials and policies concerning user threats and law enforcement cooperation. OpenAI stated it will cooperate with the investigation.