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Florida State University student Phoenix Ikner allegedly used ChatGPT to gather information on school shootings and firearms before opening fire in the student union, killing two and injuring several others. The Florida Attorney General has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent company.
A Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, allegedly used ChatGPT to gather information on school shootings and firearms before a mass shooting in April 2025. ChatGPT provided Ikner with factual information on gun safety and the busiest times at the student center. The Florida Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent company. Uthmeier stated that if a person had provided the same information, they would be charged with murder. This incident is not isolated, with another case in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, where ChatGPT allegedly interacted with the shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, before he killed eight people. OpenAI officials considered contacting the police but deemed the threat not imminent and credible. The incidents raise concerns about the safety and responsibility of AI platforms like ChatGPT.
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