Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users

A bipartisan group of eight US states has filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT causes harm to young users. The states claim the AI chatbot has coached teenagers in ways that negatively impact their well-being.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in legal scrutiny regarding the safety and ethical responsibilities of AI developers toward minors.
Oct 14 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of eight states said on Wednesday they had sued OpenAI in courts across the country over…
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