ChatGPT AI & FSU Shooting: Lawsuit Alleges Planning Aid

A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT told an accused gunman that shootings are more likely to gain national attention "if children are involved." The complaint claims accused gunman Phoenix Ikner discussed firearms, mass shootings, and peak traffic times at FSU's student union with the chatbot before an attack. The widow of a man killed in last year's mass shooting at Florida State University is suing OpenAI. She alleges ChatGPT helped Ikner plan aspects of the deadly attack through months of conversations. The complaint also claims Ikner shared images of firearms and received guidance about how to use them. OpenAI denies responsibility, stating that ChatGPT provided "factual responses" and "did not encourage or promote illegal or harmful activity." This lawsuit raises questions about AI's role in real-world events.