FLORIDA – Florida officials have launched an investigation into an artificial intelligence company, focusing on how its technology may have been used in connection with a criminal case.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office is conducting a criminal investigation into OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT.
The probe follows concerns about whether the platform may have been used by an individual involved in a prior violent incident in Florida.
Investigators are reviewing information related to communications and usage of the AI system leading up to that event.
According to officials, the investigation includes subpoenas seeking internal records from the company.
These requests focus on how the platform handles user interactions, particularly those involving potentially harmful or illegal content.
Authorities are examining whether safeguards were in place and how the system responded to certain types of prompts.
State officials allege the suspect in the earlier case may have interacted with the AI platform before the incident.
The review is intended to determine whether the technology allegedly provided information that could have been misused.
No charges have been filed against the company, and no arrests are connected to the investigation itself.
OpenAI has stated it does not promote illegal activity and that its systems are designed to limit harmful responses.
The company has indicated it is cooperating with authorities as the review continues.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials evaluate potential legal and regulatory implications tied to the use of artificial intelligence systems.