OpenAI Faces Criminal Investigation After Murder Suspect Asked ChatGPT: “What Happens if a Human Is Put in a Garbage Bag?”

Florida’s attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT ties to violent crimes in Florida.

The probe expands an earlier civil review after chatbot conversations were reportedly connected to the Florida State University shooting and a USF double-murder case.

Officials say the investigation could test how much legal responsibility AI companies may face when chatbot outputs are alleged to have played a role in crimes.

The case is likely to intensify scrutiny of AI safety, record-keeping, and liability for harmful user interactions.