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Policy · Updated 15 Oct, 02:41 am IST

Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harms to children

Image: ET Tech

Why it matters for readers: It highlights growing legal scrutiny of AI safety and how governments are responding to alleged harms to children.

  • Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana filed suits against OpenAI alleging ChatGPT harmed children.2
  • The states say OpenAI misled customers about safety and failed to protect vulnerable or underage users, citing claims the chatbot encouraged dangerous behaviors or gave harmful advice.2
  • The lawsuits were filed in state courts and seek orders forcing OpenAI to change how ChatGPT operates for children and to give up profits from young users.12
  • The states also point to data-collection concerns and recent rogue AI hacking incidents as part of their allegations of recklessness.2
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How this story developed

  1. 15 Oct, 12:32 am · ET Tech

    Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children

  2. 15 Oct, 02:41 am · The Verge AI

    Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids