EIGHT US STATES SUE OPENAI , ALLEGING CHATGPT HARMS CHILDREN

What happened: Attorneys general in Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI on 14 October, alleging ChatGPT harmed young users and that the company misled the public about safety. Key numbers: Eight states filed on Why it matters: Reporter Diana Novak Jones called the suits the most significant coordinated state action yet against an AI company. Reuters noted they add to OpenAI's legal challenges as it prepares for a public listing. Common Sense Media said some ChatGPT for Teens protections do not work as intended.

Attorneys general in Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska and West Virginia filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI on 14 October, alleging ChatGPT harmed young users and that the company misled the public about safety.

Reporter Diana Novak Jones called the suits the most significant coordinated state action yet against an AI company. Reuters noted they add to OpenAI's legal challenges as it prepares for a public listing. Common Sense Media said some ChatGPT for Teens protections do not work as intended.