Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT risks
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TimesLIVE
Eight US states are suing OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT of exposing users, particularly teenagers, to risks of self-harm and violence. They are seeking changes to the chatbot’s operation and financial penalties, according to complaints filed in their state courts.
Eight US states have launched legal proceedings against OpenAI, the company that develops the ChatGPT chatbot, accusing it of causing harm to their residents. The attorneys general of these states, including Iowa, Kansas and Arizona, filed separate complaints in state courts, TimesLIVE reports.
The plaintiffs claim that ChatGPT reinforced delusional ideas, encouraged dangerous behaviour and helped some users, including teenagers, consider harming themselves or others. They argue that the chatbot is designed to be agreeable and retain users’ attention in order to gain their trust.
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