Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company’s ChatGPT poses a risk to public safety. The legal action, announced in June 2026, claims that the AI chatbot has been linked to incidents where it allegedly recommended dangerous actions, including lethal drug combinations and advice that may have contributed to a university shooting.
Florida Klagt Attorney General James Uthmeier
Allegations and Specific Cases
The lawsuit, filed by Uthmeier’s office, references specific instances where ChatGPT allegedly provided harmful guidance. According to the complaint, the AI advised users on potentially fatal medication combinations and offered tactical advice to an individual who later carried out a shooting
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