NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 8, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Attorney General Proposes Criminal Penalties for Corporations Over AI Chatbot Crimes
Photo: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation that would establish criminal penalties for corporations whose artificial intelligence chatbots commit crimes. The proposed measure aims to hold companies legally accountable for the design, control, and use of their technology.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
If enacted, corporations operating in Florida could face criminal liability for illegal acts committed by their .
Key Facts
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation to create criminal penalties for corporations whose AI chatbots engage in crimes.
- The proposal holds companies accountable for how their artificial intelligence technology is designed, controlled, and used.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFlorida State University“Mentioned in relation to a 2025 shooting investigation”OrganizationChatGPT“AI chatbot referenced in various criminal investigations”locationFlorida“State where legislation is being proposed and investigations are occurring”locationTampa“Location where the legislative proposal was announced”PersonMark Glass“Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner”OrganizationOpenAI“Company behind ChatGPT currently under criminal and civil investigation”OrganizationFlorida Board of Medicine“Working with the Attorney General's office to investigate unlawful medical advic”PersonJames Uthmeier“Florida Attorney General proposing AI legislation”PersonMelissa Sims“Registered nurse consultant who spoke about AI text message falsification”OrganizationUniversity of South Florida“Mentioned in connection with the deaths of two students”