Dhaka, April 22 -- OpenAI is facing a criminal investigation in the United States over whether its chatbot ChatGPT played a role in a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University last year.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Tuesday that his office has been examining how the suspected gunman used the AI tool before the attack in Tallahassee.

"Our review has revealed that a criminal investigation is necessary," Uthmeier said. "ChatGPT offered significant advice to this shooter before he committed such heinous crimes."

OpenAI rejected the allegation, saying: "ChatGPT is not responsible for this terrible crime."

The case is believed to be the first time the company has faced a criminal probe over alleged misuse of its chatb...