OpenAI disputes responsibility for the attack
OpenAIOpenAI defendants, through joint defense counsel
OpenAI argues that ChatGPT's outputs did not encourage or endorse violence and that Florida tort law and the First Amendment bar the claims against it.
“ChatGPT’s outputs did not encourage or endorse violence in any way.”
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Should OpenAI face liability for ChatGPT's alleged role in the FSU shooting?
Vandana Joshi alleges that defects in ChatGPT and inadequate safeguards contributed to Tiru Chabba's death in the FSU shooting. The OpenAI defendants seek dismissal under Florida tort law, with the First Amendment as a further defense. NetChoice and Chamber of Progress argue that liability could restrict users' rights.
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The joint defense filing contests tort duties, product-liability theories and legal causation, and invokes the First Amendment as a further defense.
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Joshi argues that her claims concern product design and conduct and should survive OpenAI's speech defense.
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The motion says Joshi cannot allege that OpenAI knew what Ikner intended.
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The motion says the judicially noticeable record shows ChatGPT denounced violence. Joshi disputes that characterization and alleges encouragement.
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OpenAI defends its provision of ChatGPT and rejects the alleged legal responsibility.
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“Action: Submitted a joint amicus brief with Chamber of Progress supporting the OpenAI defendants' motion to dismiss (ECF 33).”Read statement
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