Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT child safety

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Eight US states sued OpenAI, accusing the company of violating state consumer protection laws by misleading users about the safety of ChatGPT and claiming the chatbot harms children. The lawsuits add to mounting scrutiny of OpenAI's safety and security practices, including how it protects minors. In a separate action, US states sought children's data protections in the Character.AI bankruptcy. The cases come as concerns about AI guardrails have soared after AI models were involved in security incidents during testing, with fears of AI worms and 'major' incidents spurring safety calls at an industry summit.

Why it matters：The suits could set precedents for AI liability and force changes in how chatbots are designed for minors worldwide.

Key points

  • Eight states accused OpenAI of misleading users about ChatGPT safety.
  • The suits claim ChatGPT harms children.
  • States also sought child data protections in the Character.AI bankruptcy.

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