<p>Can AI be held responsible for a crime?<br><br>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.<br><br>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?<br><br>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.<br><br>You’ll also hear:<br><br>OpenAI’s response and what the company says it did<br>Why this case could reshape how we view AI: tool vs. participant<br>Key takeaways from a Capitol Hill hearing on AI-driven scams, fraud, and cybercrime<br>How criminals are already using AI for phishing, deepfakes, ransomware, and more<br>The growing debate: innovation vs. public safety<br><br>Plus: Jenna walks through the three biggest questions this story raises — and why they matter right now.<br><br>00:00 Cold Open Chat<br>00:09 Florida AG Investigation<br>01:50 Section 230 Explained<br>03:00 Aiding And Abetting Theory<br>04:47 OpenAI Response And Other Cases<br>06:08 Is AI Search Or Partner<br>07:11 Capitol Hill AI Crime Hearing<br>11:45 Three Big Questions<br>13:40 Guardrails And Alcohol Analogy<br>15:13 Closing Thoughts Rita Peters</p>