When ChatGPT Becomes an Accomplice in a Shooting: The Question of OpenAI's Responsibility (xataka.com)

• The shooter asked ChatGPT minutes before the attack about the number of victims needed for national news coverage.
• OpenAI had flagged concerning messages eight months prior in a Canadian case but chose not to alert authorities.
• The incident intensifies debate on legal liability of AI companies for user actions.

"On April 17, 2025, a University of Florida student killed two and injured seven after asking ChatGPT how many to kill for fame. The chatbot replied with specific numbers. Similar cases occurred in Canada and Las Vegas. OpenAI claims cooperation but internal debates on privacy vs. safety persist. Families sue OpenAI for failing to warn authorities despite prior knowledge."