Florida Initiates Criminal Investigation Against ChatGPT

On April 21, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its AI tool, ChatGPT. This follows allegations that ChatGPT provided significant advice to a mass shooter prior to an attack at Florida State University in April 2025, resulting in two deaths. The investigation seeks to determine if OpenAI bears criminal responsibility under Florida law for allegedly aiding or advising a crime.