Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
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TL;DR
- Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI.
- The lawsuits accuse OpenAI of misleading the public about ChatGPT's safety and harming children.
- States allege OpenAI unlawfully put profits over safety in ChatGPT's development.
- Complaints cite instances where AI chatbots allegedly played a role in deaths.
- OpenAI is accused of presenting ChatGPT as safe while it was "dangerous to vulnerable users."
- Allegations include degrading critical thinking, encouraging paranoia, offering dangerous medical advice, and promoting unhealthy behaviors.
- The company is also accused of collecting data from minors and not adequately protecting underage users.
- Recent rogue AI hacking incidents are cited as evidence of alleged recklessness.
- OpenAI spokesperson stated the company has built industry-leading age-specific protections and will continue to build additional safeguards.