Family of Florida State University Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI Over Alleged ChatGPT Facilitation

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The family of Tiru Chabba filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company’s chatbot assisted Phoenix Ikner in planning a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University. The suit claims OpenAI failed to flag violent intent in chat logs. OpenAI denies liability, stating the model provided factual information and that the company is cooperating with ongoing law enforcement investigations.





