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Florida victim family sues OpenAI claiming ChatGPT helped plan mass shooting

Technology
Published on 11 May 2026
Florida victim family sues OpenAI claiming ChatGPT helped plan mass shooting

They allege months of prompts went unchecked

The family of a Florida mass shooting victim has filed a lawsuit in US court against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT assisted a shooter in planning a 2025 attack at Florida State University. The case claims the chatbot failed to flag dangerous conversations despite being used for months. OpenAI denies responsibility, saying it shared public information and says it is cooperating with law enforcement.

  • Family alleges ChatGPT aided planning of a 2025 Florida attack
  • They claim dangerous conversations were not flagged
  • OpenAI denies responsibility, citing public information
  • Company says it is cooperating with law enforcement
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