Eight US States File Lawsuits Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Concerns

<figure> <img alt="Vector illustration of the ChatGPT logo." src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/chorus/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25462005/STK155_OPEN_AI_CVirginia_B.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">OpenAI is facing lawsuits from eight US states, including Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, and Montana, which accuse the company of causing harm to children and misleading customers regarding the safety of ChatGPT. The lawsuits allege that OpenAI prioritized profits over safety in the development of ChatGPT.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The complaints assert that OpenAI violated local consumer protection laws by not adequately warning customers about the potential dangers associated with ChatGPT. They reference previous lawsuits filed by family members of individuals who claim the AI chatbot contributed to harmful situations.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1011500/openai-state-lawsuits-chatgpt-safety">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>