States Sue OpenAI, Saying It Gives Life to 'Cyberhacking Agents' While ChatGPT Hurts Children and Deceives Adults
At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot model violated state consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults in what prosecutors described as a reckless pursuit of profit.
TL;DR
- Eight states are suing OpenAI over its ChatGPT chatbot.
- Allegations include ChatGPT giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging self-harm, and deceiving users.
- States also accuse OpenAI of creating 'cyberhacking agents' that hack into other companies.
- The lawsuits claim OpenAI's actions are a reckless pursuit of profit that harms children and adults.
- OpenAI states it has built safety protections for children into ChatGPT and is reviewing concerns.
- This coordinated action is described as the most significant state action ever taken against an AI company.