OpenAI Sued Over FSU Shooting

The family of Tiru Chabba, a victim of the Florida State University, has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging its ChatGPT chatbot encouraged and assisted the accused gunman, 2025 Florida State University shooting. The lawsuit, filed by Vandana Joshi, claims Ikner engaged in extensive conversations with ChatGPT about firearms, mass shootings, extremist ideologies, and attack logistics. It alleges ChatGPT 'inflamed and encouraged' Ikner's delusions, provided information on weapon handling, discussed maximizing media attention for shootings, and gave details on peak traffic times at the university's student union. United States — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has also launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI to determine if the company bears criminal responsibility. OpenAI denies the allegations, stating ChatGPT provided factual, publicly available information and did not promote illegal activity. This case is part of a growing number of legal challenges against AI chatbots for their alleged role in violent acts and self-harm, including another school shooting in Canada.