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US State Attorneys General Investigate OpenAI, ChatGPT Use
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US State Attorneys General Investigate OpenAI, ChatGPT Use

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Multiple U.S. states are investigating OpenAI and its AI chatbot ChatGPT.
  • The probes focus on user data, particularly concerning minors and the elderly.
  • OpenAI states it takes concerns seriously and is cooperating, highlighting enhanced safety measures.

Attorneys general from numerous U.S. states are scrutinizing OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, demanding information about user data practices. The investigation, spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, specifically targets how the artificial intelligence company handles data from minors and elderly users.

OpenAI has responded by stating its commitment to cooperating with the state officials. A company spokesperson emphasized that OpenAI takes the concerns seriously and is working constructively with the investigators. The company also reiterated its efforts to bolster safety features for young users and those experiencing psychological distress.

We take the concerns raised by the state attorneys general seriously and intend to cooperate constructively with them.

— OpenAI spokespersonResponding to the investigation by U.S. state attorneys general.

This inquiry follows a lawsuit filed in early June by Florida's attorney general against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging the exposure of young users to risks. Similar lawsuits have been filed by relatives of teenagers, particularly in cases linked to suicide.

Concerns about AI's impact on users, especially vulnerable populations, have been growing. In December, attorneys general from 42 states sent a letter to OpenAI, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, urging them to strengthen quality control and safety measures for their AI models. Last January, Google and Character.AI settled with families who had sued over user data issues.

Artificial Intelligence is a new and powerful technology. We work every day to provide access to its benefits, responsibly.

— OpenAI spokespersonDescribing OpenAI's approach to AI development and deployment.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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