Florida launches investigation into OpenAI

Florida Attorney General James Othmeier has launched an investigation into OpenAI over public safety and national security risks. As I mentioned earlier Reuters. in Statement on ThursdayThere are concerns that OpenAI’s data and technology could “fall into the hands of America’s enemies, such as the Chinese Communist Party,” Othmeier says.

Uthmeier also says OpenAI’s ChatGPT software is “associated with criminal behavior” related to child sexual abuse material and “encouragement” of self-harm. He adds that ChatGPT may have been used to “assist” the person suspected of carrying out a shooting at Florida State University in April 2025. And this week, the family of a man was killed during an FSU shooting File a lawsuit against OpenAIThe suspect was accused of being in constant contact with ChatGPT.

“AI should exist to complement, support and advance humanity, not lead to an existential crisis or our eventual demise,” Othmeier says. “As big tech companies roll out these technologies, they should not — and cannot — put our safety and security at risk.” Othmeier adds that subpoenas related to the investigation are “imminent.”