Family of man killed in shooting at Florida State University to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI
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The family of a man killed at Florida State University plans to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI.
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This lawsuit could set a legal precedent regarding the liability of AI developers for content that may contribute to real-world harm.
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The family of Robert Morales, who was killed in a shooting at Florida State University, plans to sue ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI. Lawyers for Morales's family allege the chatbot "may have advised the shooter" on how to carry out the crime. They claim the accused gunman was in "constant communication with ChatGPT" before the shooting. This legal action represents a novel challenge to artificial intelligence developers regarding their platforms' potential role in violent acts. The lawsuit seeks to hold OpenAI accountable for the chatbot's alleged influence on the shooter.
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Lawyers for Robert Morales’s family plan to sue ChatGPT and OpenAI.
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