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Eight US states sue OpenAI over child safety concerns

Eight US state attorneys general filed lawsuits against OpenAI on Wednesday alleging the company endangered children with its ChatGPT product.

Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
File photo Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit Photo: The Guardian

States accuse company of harm

Attorneys general from Iowa, Kansas, Montana, and six other states claim OpenAI violated consumer protection laws. The complaint alleges the firm knowingly allowed its chatbot to encourage dangerous behaviors and provide unsafe medical advice. Officials say the company misled users about safety while prioritizing profits over protecting vulnerable young people.

Specific allegations include data risks

The lawsuits also charge OpenAI with collecting data from minors without adequate safeguards to prevent underage access. Plaintiffs seek court orders to stop the development of self-improving AI models until they align with human values. Additionally, the states request monetary damages for the alleged harm caused to children and their families.

All 4 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • The Guardian
  • The Verge
  • Engadget
  • The Hill

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