Florida attorney general issues subpoenas in OpenAI criminal probe
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Florida AG James Uthmeier issued subpoenas to OpenAI, expanding a criminal probe into ChatGPT's role in an FSU shooting.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its chatbot, serving the company with subpoenas on Tuesday. This action follows an initial probe opened earlier this month by Uthmeier into OpenAI and ChatGPT. The Attorney General stated at a news conference that the investigation is linked to an individual accused of fatally shooting two people at Florida State University (FSU). This criminal probe indicates a significant legal challenge for OpenAI regarding the potential misuse or impact of its AI technology.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) issued subpoenas to OpenAI as part of a criminal investigation.
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Florida launches probe into OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged role in shooting
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