ChatGPT accused of aiding accused mass-murderer By: Lee Williams

Phoenix Ikner, 21, faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder.

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by Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster, Gwartney & Hobbs law firm in Tallahassee.

Attempts at contacting the two civil attorneys Thursday were not successful.

Attempts at contacting ChatGPT or its parent company OpenAI were also unsuccessful. However, OpenAI did send a statement to the Guardian—a British newspaper that covered the possible lawsuit story.

“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this devastating tragedy. We built ChatGPT to understand people’s intent and respond in a safe and appropriate way, and we continue improving our technology,” OpenAI said in its statement.

Ikner was charged with murdering Tiru Chabba, 45, and Robert Morales, 57, a former high school football coach who was working as FSU’s dining program manager on the day he was killed. The coming lawsuit will be brought by his widow, Betty Morales, who has a GoFundMe page which has raised more than $169,000.

According to law enforcement, Ikner holds both American and Norwegian citizenship. One of the firearms Ikner allegedly used belonged to his stepmother, who is a Leon County (Florida) Sheriff’s Deputy.

Ikner, who was born Christian Gunnar Eriksen and later changed his name, allegedly had a troubled youth. His biological mother was charged with kidnapping him and she fought constantly with his biological father, which included an $80,000 lawsuit.

Ikner was reportedly fascinated with Adolph Hitler, Nazism and the Third Reich, as well as online gaming. He named one online gaming account after the Nazi SS.

Tallahassee Police said there was no connection between Ikner and any of his victims.

Ikner pleaded not guilty to all nine charges. His trial has been delayed but is scheduled to start in October. Prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty.

It is not known whether the civil lawsuit could affect the criminal case.

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