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Incident 1487: ChatGPT Was Alleged to Have Aided Planning of Florida State University Mass Shooting

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Description: On April 17, 2025, a shooting at Florida State University killed Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales and injured others. Phoenix Ikner, the accused shooter, has pleaded not guilty. In 2026, victims' families and attorneys reportedly alleged that Ikner used ChatGPT before the attack to discuss mass shootings, firearms, campus activity, and media attention, and that OpenAI failed to flag or escalate the exchanges. OpenAI denied responsibility.
Editor Notes: Timeline notes: (1) 04/17/2025: The FSU shooting occurred. (2) Early April 2026: Local reporting first surfaced planned litigation alleging ChatGPT involvement. (3) 04/09/2026: Florida's attorney general publicly announced an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT. (4) 05/10/2026: A federal lawsuit was filed alleging OpenAI liability. (5) 05/13/2026: The incident ID was created.

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Alleged: OpenAI developed an AI system deployed by Phoenix Ikner and OpenAI, which harmed Tiru Chabba's family , Tiru Chabba , Robert Morales's family , Robert Morales , Florida State University shooting victims , Florida State University campus community , Students , University students and Educational communities.
Alleged implicated AI systems: OpenAI safety and abuse-monitoring systems and ChatGPT

Incident Stats

Incident ID
1487
Report Count
45
Incident Date
2025-04-17
Editors
Daniel Atherton

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"How many do I have to kill to get on the news?" "Three should be enough." The conversation between the Florida attacker and ChatGpt
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Victim’s attorney claims ChatGPT aided accused Florida State gunman in planning shooting
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ChatGPT in the spotlight as Florida investigates campus shooting
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Florida launches OpenAI probe following claims ChatGPT aided FSU gunman
OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms
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"How many do I have to kill to get on the news?" "Three should be enough." The conversation between the Florida attacker and ChatGpt

"How many do I have to kill to get on the news?" "Three should be enough." The conversation between the Florida attacker and ChatGpt

corriere.it

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"Pull the trigger, he'll shoot": ChatGpt advised the Florida State University attacker. Transcripts of the conversations

"Pull the trigger, he'll shoot": ChatGpt advised the Florida State University attacker. Transcripts of the conversations

ilfattoquotidiano.it

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OpenAI sued over Florida State University shooting: "ChatGpt should have known better."

OpenAI sued over Florida State University shooting: "ChatGpt should have known better."

repubblica.it

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Victim’s attorney claims ChatGPT aided accused Florida State gunman in planning shooting

Victim’s attorney claims ChatGPT aided accused Florida State gunman in planning shooting

wctv.tv

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Alleged FSU shooter asked ChatGPT about school shootings, busiest times on campus, chat logs show

Alleged FSU shooter asked ChatGPT about school shootings, busiest times on campus, chat logs show

wctv.tv

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Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI

Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI

theguardian.com

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The Chilling Role of ChatGPT in Mass Shootings and Other Violence

The Chilling Role of ChatGPT in Mass Shootings and Other Violence

motherjones.com

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ChatGPT in the spotlight as Florida investigates campus shooting

ChatGPT in the spotlight as Florida investigates campus shooting

malwarebytes.com

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ChatGPT under scrutiny as Florida investigates campus shooting

ChatGPT under scrutiny as Florida investigates campus shooting

malwarebytes.com

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Alleged FSU shooter consulted ChatGPT on when to attack, sexual scenarios with a minor

Alleged FSU shooter consulted ChatGPT on when to attack, sexual scenarios with a minor

floridaphoenix.com

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1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored

1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored

news4jax.com

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Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

apnews.com

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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Criminal Investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Criminal Investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT

myfloridalegal.com

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ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike

ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike

washingtonpost.com

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Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

wunc.org

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Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" the perpetrator of a mass shooting at a university

Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" the perpetrator of a mass shooting at a university

cadenaser.com

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Florida announces criminal investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" a shooter

Florida announces criminal investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" a shooter

noticiassin.com

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OpenAI and ChatGPT are the subject of a criminal investigation in Florida, in connection with fatal shootings.

OpenAI and ChatGPT are the subject of a criminal investigation in Florida, in connection with fatal shootings.

lemonde.fr

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Florida is investigating software company OpenAI following fatal shootings.

Florida is investigating software company OpenAI following fatal shootings.

spiegel.de

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Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.

Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.

tribunadonorte.com.br

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Florida opens criminal investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.

Florida opens criminal investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.

timesbrasil.com.br

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Florida is investigating ChatGPT after campus shooting

Florida is investigating ChatGPT after campus shooting

golem.de

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Attack on US university: Criminal investigations against ChatGPT for aiding and abetting

Attack on US university: Criminal investigations against ChatGPT for aiding and abetting

heise.de

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ChatGPT allegedly advised shooter in Florida State University campus shooting; prosecutors to investigate.

ChatGPT allegedly advised shooter in Florida State University campus shooting; prosecutors to investigate.

worldjournal.com

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ChatGPT Gave Me Chilling Advice—as I Simulated Planning a Mass Shooting

ChatGPT Gave Me Chilling Advice—as I Simulated Planning a Mass Shooting

motherjones.com

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Florida launches OpenAI probe following claims ChatGPT aided FSU gunman

Florida launches OpenAI probe following claims ChatGPT aided FSU gunman

abcnews4.com

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Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

reuters.com

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ChatGPT ‘inflamed and encouraged’ suspected FSU shooter, lawsuit alleges

ChatGPT ‘inflamed and encouraged’ suspected FSU shooter, lawsuit alleges

wctv.tv

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Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

apnews.com

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Family of Florida university shooting victim sues over suspect’s ChatGPT use

Family of Florida university shooting victim sues over suspect’s ChatGPT use

theguardian.com

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Lawsuit against OpenAI details ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"

Lawsuit against OpenAI details ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"

cbsnews.com

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Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of helping gunman plan FSU mass shooting

Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of helping gunman plan FSU mass shooting

pbs.org

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ChatGPT Told FSU Shooter that Attacking Children Would Bring More Attention, Lawsuit Alleges

ChatGPT Told FSU Shooter that Attacking Children Would Bring More Attention, Lawsuit Alleges

people.com

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Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

nbcmiami.com

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FSU shooting victim’s family sues OpenAI; claims ChatGPT advised shooter on how to carry out ambush

FSU shooting victim’s family sues OpenAI; claims ChatGPT advised shooter on how to carry out ambush

boston25news.com

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ChatGPT told FSU shooter that targeting children would ‘draw more attention,’ bombshell lawsuit claims

ChatGPT told FSU shooter that targeting children would ‘draw more attention,’ bombshell lawsuit claims

nypost.com

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OpenAI Faces Federal Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Mass Shooting

OpenAI Faces Federal Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Mass Shooting

decrypt.co

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Family of Florida shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court.

Family of Florida shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court.

terra.com.br

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Family of FSU shooting victim sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT role

Family of FSU shooting victim sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT role

wusf.org

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ChatGPT allegedly helped plan the Florida State University shooting, a new lawsuit claims.

ChatGPT allegedly helped plan the Florida State University shooting, a new lawsuit claims.

semana.com

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University shooting in Florida: Widow of victim files lawsuit against OpenAI

University shooting in Florida: Widow of victim files lawsuit against OpenAI

computerbase.de

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ChatGpt 'trained' the Florida State University attacker

ChatGpt 'trained' the Florida State University attacker

agi.it

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The Florida school shooting suspect consulted ChatGPT, leading to a lawsuit against OpenAI.

The Florida school shooting suspect consulted ChatGPT, leading to a lawsuit against OpenAI.

worldjournal.com

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Can ChatGPT be charged with murder? US prosecutors want to find out.

Can ChatGPT be charged with murder? US prosecutors want to find out.

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OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms

OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms

wsj.com

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"How many do I have to kill to get on the news?" "Three should be enough." The conversation between the Florida attacker and ChatGpt
corriere.it · 2026
AI Translated

“How many victims does a shooting typically make the [national] media?” The speaker on the other side of the screen confidently replies: “Three or more people killed (not including the shooter) is often the unofficial threshold for widespre…

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"Pull the trigger, he'll shoot": ChatGpt advised the Florida State University attacker. Transcripts of the conversations
ilfattoquotidiano.it · 2026
AI Translated

"If there's a bullet in the chamber and you pull the trigger, it'll fire." This was the last piece of advice ChatGpt gave to Phoenix Ikner, just four minutes before he committed a mass shooting at Florida State University last year. The 20-…

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OpenAI sued over Florida State University shooting: "ChatGpt should have known better."
repubblica.it · 2026
AI Translated

"How many victims does it take for a school shooting to become national news?" This is one of the questions Phoenix Ikner, a twenty-one-year-old student, allegedly asked ChatGpt before opening fire on the Florida State University campus.

Th…

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Victim’s attorney claims ChatGPT aided accused Florida State gunman in planning shooting
wctv.tv · 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Attorneys for one of the victims killed on Florida State University's campus nearly a year ago plan to file a lawsuit against ChatGPT, claiming the suspected gunman had "constant communication" with the AI chatbot…

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Alleged FSU shooter asked ChatGPT about school shootings, busiest times on campus, chat logs show
wctv.tv · 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Editor's note: This article contains mentions of suicide and school shootings. Readers are advised to continue with care.

Newly released messages from accused FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner to ChatGPT are providing ins…

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Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI
theguardian.com · 2026

The family of a man who was killed at Florida State University last year plans to sue ChatGPT and its parent organization, OpenAI, for allegedly telling the accused gunman how to carry out the mass shooting.

Lawyers for the family of Robert…

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The Chilling Role of ChatGPT in Mass Shootings and Other Violence
motherjones.com · 2026

In June 2025, a safety team at OpenAI grew alarmed. The company's automated review system had flagged extensive activity by a ChatGPT user describing scenarios that involved gun violence. A group of staffers debated whether law enforcement …

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ChatGPT in the spotlight as Florida investigates campus shooting
malwarebytes.com · 2026
AI Translated

Chatbots don't kill. But they can help other people do it.

On April 9, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office was investigating OpenAI regarding ChatGPT's possible role in a deadly shooting at Florida State Univer…

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ChatGPT under scrutiny as Florida investigates campus shooting
malwarebytes.com · 2026

Chatbots don't kill people. But they can help others do so.

On April 9, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is investigating OpenAI over the role ChatGPT might have played in a deadly shooting at Florida State …

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Alleged FSU shooter consulted ChatGPT on when to attack, sexual scenarios with a minor
floridaphoenix.com · 2026

Two hours before he went on a shooting rampage, Phoenix Ikner had a question for ChatGPT.

"If there was a shooting at FSU, how would the country react?" the 20-year-old Florida State University student asked on the morning of April 17, 2025…

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1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect’s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored
news4jax.com · 2026

One year after a shooting at Florida State University left two people dead and six others injured, the campus is pausing to remember --- while investigators, lawmakers, and university leaders continue working to understand what happened and…

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Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
apnews.com · 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --- Florida's attorney general on Tuesday opened a rare criminal investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT over whether the artificial intelligence app offered advice to a gunman who killed two people and wounded six others las…

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Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Criminal Investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT
myfloridalegal.com · 2026
Office of the Attorney General of Florida, MyFloridaLegal post-incident response

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.---Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the Office of Statewide Prosecution launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app, ChatGPT. The decision to launch the investigation comes aft…

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ChatGPT allegedly advised Florida State shooter when and where to strike
washingtonpost.com · 2026

SAN FRANCISCO --- Florida's attorney general announced a criminal investigation of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, alleging the company's chatbot advised the man accused of killing two people in a shooting at Florida State University last year which …

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Florida AG launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
wunc.org · 2026

Florida's attorney general is launching a criminal investigation into ChatGPT and its parent company OpenAI over claims that the accused gunman in a shooting at Florida State University last year consulted the AI chatbot before killing two …

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Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" the perpetrator of a mass shooting at a university
cadenaser.com · 2026
AI Translated

Madrid - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday the opening of a judicial investigation against OpenAI and its tool [ChatGPT](https://cadenaser.com/galicia/2026/04/11/inteligencia-artificial-sin-freno-avanzamos-demasiado-…

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Florida announces criminal investigation into ChatGPT for "advising" a shooter
noticiassin.com · 2026
AI Translated

Miami – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT for allegedly advising the perpetrator of a mass shooting that left two dead at a university…

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OpenAI and ChatGPT are the subject of a criminal investigation in Florida, in connection with fatal shootings.
lemonde.fr · 2026
AI Translated

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Tuesday, April 21, the opening of a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT to shed light on the role the artificial intelligence (AI) interface may have played in a deadly attack …

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Florida is investigating software company OpenAI following fatal shootings.
spiegel.de · 2026
AI Translated

Did the artificial intelligence ChatGPT help a mass shooter prepare his attack? This is the question being investigated by the Florida State Attorney General's Office one year after an attack on a university campus.

The decision was made af…

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Florida opens investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.
tribunadonorte.com.br · 2026
AI Translated

The Florida Attorney General's office has opened a criminal investigation against ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, after analyzing messages exchanged between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State Univ…

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Florida opens criminal investigation into ChatGPT after fatal shooting at university.
timesbrasil.com.br · 2026
AI Translated

The Florida Attorney General's office has opened a criminal investigation against ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, after analyzing messages exchanged between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State Univ…

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Florida is investigating ChatGPT after campus shooting
golem.de · 2026
AI Translated

US Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT. The investigation stems from chat logs related to an attack on Florida State University on April 17, 2025.

The shooter killed two people and injured s…

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Attack on US university: Criminal investigations against ChatGPT for aiding and abetting
heise.de · 2026
AI Translated

The Attorney General of the US state of Florida has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI's AI model ChatGPT, alleging that it provided a man with helpful tips for a deadly attack on Florida State University. Attorney General James …

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ChatGPT allegedly advised shooter in Florida State University campus shooting; prosecutors to investigate.
worldjournal.com · 2026
AI Translated

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a criminal investigation on April 21 into the Florida State University campus shooting that left two people dead and six injured, specifically regarding the interactions between the shooter a…

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ChatGPT Gave Me Chilling Advice—as I Simulated Planning a Mass Shooting
motherjones.com · 2026

On April 14, I created a free account on ChatGPT and asked for some help. It resisted me at first, but after some pushing the responses turned shocking. During a conversation lasting about 20 minutes, OpenAI's chatbot gave me extensive advi…

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Florida launches OpenAI probe following claims ChatGPT aided FSU gunman
abcnews4.com · 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) --- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched on Thursday a sweeping investigation into OpenAI and its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT.

The move follows disturbing allegations that the AI technology was used to fa…

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Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court
reuters.com · 2026

May 11 (Reuters) - The family of a man killed in ​a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. ‌court, claiming the shooter was aided by ChatGPT in planning the attack.

The family of Tiru Cha…

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ChatGPT ‘inflamed and encouraged’ suspected FSU shooter, lawsuit alleges
wctv.tv · 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Attorneys for one of the victims killed in the 2025 FSU campus shooting announced a lawsuit against ChatGPT and its creator, OpenAI.

Tiru Chabba was one of two people killed and six others injured when investigato…

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Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
apnews.com · 2026

The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage.

The lawsuit comes aft…

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Family of Florida university shooting victim sues over suspect’s ChatGPT use
theguardian.com · 2026

The family of one of two people killed in an April 2025 shooting at Florida State University (FSU) has filed a federal lawsuit against the ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, alleging that the suspected gunman carried out the attack “with input and in…

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Lawsuit against OpenAI details ChatGPT's alleged role in FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
cbsnews.com · 2026

The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.

The suspect, 21-year-old Phoenix Ikner, has pleaded not guil…

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Lawsuit accuses ChatGPT of helping gunman plan FSU mass shooting
pbs.org · 2026

The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage.

The lawsuit comes aft…

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ChatGPT Told FSU Shooter that Attacking Children Would Bring More Attention, Lawsuit Alleges
people.com · 2026

The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped accused gunman Phoenix Ikner plan aspects of the deadly attack through months of conversations about firearms, mass …

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Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
nbcmiami.com · 2026

The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company's artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage.

The lawsuit comes aft…

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FSU shooting victim’s family sues OpenAI; claims ChatGPT advised shooter on how to carry out ambush
boston25news.com · 2026

The family of one of the victims of a shooting at Florida State University in 2025 is now suing ChatGPT's parent company, OpenAI, claiming that the artificial intelligence platform advised the alleged gunman on how to carry out the attack.

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ChatGPT told FSU shooter that targeting children would ‘draw more attention,’ bombshell lawsuit claims
nypost.com · 2026

OpenAI’s ChatGPT allegedly told the suspect in last year’s deadly Florida State University shooting that targeting kids would “draw more attention” to his heinous crime, according to a new lawsuit.

The family of one of two victims gunned do…

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OpenAI Faces Federal Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Mass Shooting
decrypt.co · 2026
AI Translated

Vandana Joshi, whose husband was killed in the Florida State University mass shooting in April 2025, filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI on Sunday, alleging that ChatGPT facilitated the attack by providing the shooter with firearms guida…

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Family of Florida shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court.
terra.com.br · 2026
AI Translated

The family of a man killed in a 2025 shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, alleging that the shooter was aided by ChatGPT in planning the attack.

Tiru Chabba's family filed the lawsuit Sund…

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Family of FSU shooting victim sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT role
wusf.org · 2026

It claims there weren't enough safeguards in place when the accused gunman asked ChatGPT questions, including the busiest time at the site where the shooting took place.

The family of one of two people killed in a shooting at Florida State …

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ChatGPT allegedly helped plan the Florida State University shooting, a new lawsuit claims.
semana.com · 2026
AI Translated

OpenAI is facing a new lawsuit filed by the family of one of the victims of last year's mass shooting at Florida State University (FSU). The legal action alleges that ChatGPT "fueled and encouraged" the "delusions" of the alleged shooter, P…

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University shooting in Florida: Widow of victim files lawsuit against OpenAI
computerbase.de · 2026
AI Translated

In mid-April, authorities launched an investigation into OpenAI, roughly a year after the shooting at Florida State University. Now, the company faces further allegations: The widow of one of the victims accuses OpenAI of assisting the alle…

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ChatGpt 'trained' the Florida State University attacker
agi.it · 2026
AI Translated

AGI - The widow of a man killed in the April 2025 shooting at Florida State University is suing OpenAI and several affiliated companies, alleging that the company's ChatGpt helped the student who carried out the attack plan and prepare the …

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The Florida school shooting suspect consulted ChatGPT, leading to a lawsuit against OpenAI.
worldjournal.com · 2026
AI Translated

Last April, a campus shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. The suspect, Phoenix Ikner, had reportedly inquired about various details with the chatbot ChatGPT before the attack. On the 10th, the widow of one of …

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Can ChatGPT be charged with murder? US prosecutors want to find out.
t3n.de · 2026
AI Translated

On April 17, 2025, a shooting spree occurred at Florida State University. 20-year-old student Phoenix Ikner shot and killed two university employees on campus, injuring six others. The perpetrator used a handgun belonging to his mother, who…

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OpenAI Sued by Florida’s Attorney General Over AI Harms
wsj.com · 2026

Florida fired a new broadside in a growing rebellion against alleged safety failings of artificial-intelligence chatbots, becoming the first state to file a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman.

The lawsuit, filed Mond…

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