About this episode

The episode explores the chat history between a mass shooter and ChatGPT, revealing insights into AI's response to warning signs and accountability.

After a 2025 mass shooting on Florida State University’s campus, investigators found a year’s worth of chat history between the shooter and ChatGPT. MotherJones’ Mark Follman has been investigating what the chat log reveals about the shooter and the chatbot and examines how AI responds when faced with severe warning signs and where the responsibility lies when something goes wrong. Note: This story discusses suicide and violence. Mark Follman's reporting can be found here: https://www.motherjones.com/media/2026/08/openai-chatgpt-fsu-mass-shooting-chat-logs/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Follman

Topics covered

• mass shooting
• AI responsibility
• chatbot history
• investigation
• mental health
• violence
• societal impact

Keywords

• mass shooting
• ChatGPT
• AI
• investigation
• Florida State University
• mental health
• violence
• responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MotherJones, ChatGPT

Places: Florida State University

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