OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in FSU Shooting

OpenAI faces a federal lawsuit alleging its ChatGPT provided firearms guidance to a mass shooting attacker. The widow of a victim claims ChatGPT gave detailed advice to the gunman behind the April 17, 2025 shooting at Florida State University, which killed two people and injured six. The lawsuit states the AI system answered questions on weapon selection, attack planning, and victim targeting without flagging threats or alerting authorities. OpenAI denies these allegations, stating ChatGPT does not promote harm and its responses use publicly available information. Here's the thing: Florida's Attorney General started a criminal probe into OpenAI in April 2026, looking into the company's threat handling. This FSU case follows a similar lawsuit filed in Canada in April 2026, also concerning ChatGPT's alleged role in a mass shooting. The bottom line: This case raises new questions about AI liability and the responsibilities of AI developers.