On June 1, 2026, Florida became the first state to file a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the design of ChatGPT poses dangers to users. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, in a complaint submitted to state court, accused OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, of prioritizing profits over the safety of residents. This civil lawsuit follows a separate criminal investigation into OpenAI after a mass shooting at Florida State University, where two individuals were killed. The complaint highlights that suspects in two violent incidents reportedly used ChatGPT to aid in their planning. OpenAI has stated that ChatGPT is not responsible for the shooting and only provides factual information.
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Florida files lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT's design
Florida has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, citing concerns over the safety of ChatGPT's design. The lawsuit follows a criminal investigation related to a mass shooting at Florida State University, where it is alleged that suspects used ChatGPT in their planning.
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Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman after multiple ChatGPT-linked murders
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