Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT is unsafe for children and that the company misled the public about its safety features. The states claim OpenAI prioritized profits over safety and failed to prevent data collection from minors.
Why it matters
This legal action represents a significant escalation in the regulatory scrutiny of AI companies regarding child safety and consumer protection laws.
OpenAI is facing a new wave of lawsuits from eight US states that accuse the company of harming children and misleading customers about the safety of ChatGPT, as reported earlier by Reuters. The lawsuits, filed separately by Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, and Montana, allege OpenAI unlawfully put profits over safety when developing ChatGPT.
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