April 22, 2026
Can AI be held responsible for a crime?
In this episode, Jenna breaks down a surprising move by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT following a tragic shooting at Florida State University.
At the center of the case: a new legal theory — if an AI chatbot “aids, abets, or counsels” a crime, could a company be held criminally liable?
Jenna explains how this idea challenges long-standing internet protections under Section 230, and why more state-level cases are testing the limits of tech accountability.
You’ll also hear:
OpenAI’s response and what the company says it did
Why this case could reshape how we view AI: tool vs. participant
Key takeaways from a Capitol Hill hearing on AI-driven scams, fraud, and cybercrime
How criminals are already using AI for phishing, deepfakes, ransomware, and more
The growing debate: innovation vs. public safety
Plus: Jenna walks through the three biggest questions this story raises — and why they matter right now.
by Stephanie Wagner, based in Florida
