Florida AG to probe OpenAI, alleging possible connection to FSU shooting

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a formal investigation into OpenAI, citing concerns over its potential role in a 2025 Florida State University shooting. The probe will examine whether OpenAI’s AI systems contributed to the incident, though no direct evidence linking the platform to the attack has been publicly disclosed. Uthmeier also alleges OpenAI’s technology poses broader risks, including harm to minors and threats to national security, escalating regulatory scrutiny of AI firms. This marks the first state-level inquiry into AI’s potential role in violent incidents, setting a precedent for future legal actions against tech companies. The investigation follows growing bipartisan calls for stricter AI oversight, with Florida positioning itself as a leader in aggressive tech regulation.