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FSU Marks Shooting Anniversary With State Probe Into Suspect’s ChatGPT Use

State records on the suspect’s ChatGPT activity now shape an investigation into OpenAI.

Overview

  • Florida State University held memorial events for the two employees killed and six injured, with a noon moment of silence, Legacy Walk tributes, and the Unconquered Statue lit in remembrance.
  • Newly released case files show more than 13,000 exchanges between the suspect and ChatGPT that included questions about firearms, school shootings, campus traffic patterns, and how a shooting at FSU might be received.
  • Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a formal investigation into OpenAI over potential harm from its products, with subpoenas expected, and at least one victim’s family preparing a lawsuit.
  • OpenAI said it identified an account linked to the suspect and shared details with law enforcement after the attack, as prosecutors pursue a death penalty case.
  • FSU reports tighter campus safety with more police presence, broader emergency alerts, and added training, while counseling requests rose more than 20% and the criminal trial is scheduled for October 2026.