OPENAI FACES LAWSUITS FROM 8 STATES OVER CHATGPT IMPACT ON CHILDREN

What happened: Eight states filed consumer protection lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging it deceived parents and harmed children through ChatGPT. The suits were filed separately by attorneys general in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana. Why it matters: The states seek financial penalties and court-ordered safeguards for ChatGPT. Idaho's attorney general said OpenAI misled the public about chatbot safety. OpenAI said it has industry-leading protections and policies. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Eight states filed consumer protection lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging it deceived parents and harmed children through ChatGPT. The suits were filed separately by attorneys general in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana.

The states seek financial penalties and court-ordered safeguards for ChatGPT. Idaho's attorney general said OpenAI misled the public about chatbot safety. OpenAI said it has industry-leading protections and policies.