States Sue OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Gives Young Users Dangerous Advice

What happened: Eight states filed lawsuits against OpenAI on Oct. 14, claiming ChatGPT harms children, deceives parents, and violates state consumer fraud laws. The states are Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona. Key numbers: 64 percent of teens ages 13 to 17 reported using chatbots, about 30 percent daily, per a December Why it matters: The states seek court orders compelling OpenAI to comply with consumer fraud laws. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said the states acted instead of waiting for federal guidelines. Florida filed the first such lawsuit in June. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

States suing OpenAI over ChatGPT allegedly giving young users dangerous advice signals regulatory risk.

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