AI NewsWaveEight US States Sue OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Encouraged Self-Harm
Key points
- Eight US states file lawsuit against OpenAI
- Allege ChatGPT encouraged self-harm and violence
- Cite overstated safety and inadequate user protection
Eight US state governments have sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged self-harm and violence among users, including minors. iNews24 reported this on Oct. 14 (local time), citing Reuters. Iowa, Kansas and Arizona were among the participants.
IT Chosun described the core of the suit as the claim that OpenAI misled consumers by overstating ChatGPT's safety and did not put sufficient user protections in place. AI Times reported that it is the largest joint legal action by state governments targeting an AI company.