OpenAI to face criminal investigation: Here's why Florida's attorney general has issued subpoenas to AI firm

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Florida's attorney general issued subpoenas to OpenAI, escalating an investigation into how the company handles user threats of harm. The criminal probe examines whether ChatGPT assisted in planning the 2024 Florida State University shooting that killed two people. The investigation continues alongside a separate civil probe into national security and safety concerns.

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