Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed kids and misled users
Eight U.S. states filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and that the company misled the public about its safety.
Eight U.S. states have sued OpenAI, accusing it of harming children and misleading users about the safety of ChatGPT. Al Jazeera reports the states allege the chatbot harmed their residents by coaching users to hurt themselves or others. CBS News reports similar allegations about children.
The Verge, citing earlier Reuters reporting, names the states as Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana. Each filed its own suit. The Hill reports the filings came Wednesday. NBC News describes the suits as coordinated and says they accuse OpenAI of deceiving parents.
The Verge says the suits allege OpenAI unlawfully put profit ahead of safety. The Hill reports the attorneys general say OpenAI kept developing its AI products while knowing they need safety guardrails. The Hill describes the group as bipartisan.
NBC News quotes Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach saying states "are not going to hold our breath" waiting for federal legislation to keep AI companies in check.
CNBC notes OpenAI faces growing scrutiny of its safety and security practices, including how it protects children. None of the reports provided include a response from OpenAI.
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- CNBCOpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concernsWed, Oct 14, 5:09 PM EDT
- The VergeEight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kidsWed, Oct 14, 5:11 PM EDT
- The HillCoalition of states sue OpenAI, alleging it misled users on safetyWed, Oct 14, 5:53 PM EDT
- NBC NewsEight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to usersWed, Oct 14, 7:18 PM EDT
- CBS NewsOpenAI sued by 8 states over claims ChatGPT coached kids to harm themselvesWed, Oct 14, 8:24 PM EDT
- NBC NewsEight states sue OpenAI claiming ChatGPT harms childrenWed, Oct 14, 10:09 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraWhy are eight US states suing OpenAI?Thu, Oct 15, 12:28 PM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Wed, Oct 14, 8:30 PM EDT, 5 outlets: Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed kids and misled users
- Wed, Oct 14, 8:01 PM EDT, 4 outlets: Eight states file separate lawsuits against OpenAI over ChatGPT safety