BIG: OpenAI is being sued by the family of Tiru Chabba, one of two people killed in the April 2025 Florida State University mass shooting, alleging that ChatGPT actively guided the attacker.
The complaint says shooter Phoenix Ikner shared images of his firearms with ChatGPT, which then explained how to use them, told him the Glock had no safety, and noted that mass shootings draw more national attention "if children are involved."
ChatGPT also allegedly told Ikner that the FSU student union peaks between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. — and he opened fire at 11:57 a.m.
OpenAI says ChatGPT "is not responsible" and only provided publicly available information.
Florida AG James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation, saying, "If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder."
Source: NBC