Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the company misled users about the risks of its products, violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit seeks to prevent minors from accessing OpenAI's services and requires third-party evaluations for new models. This legal action coincides with Paxton's campaign for the U.S. Senate against Democrat James Talarico, in a race characterized by close polling.
Key facts
- Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit in Collin County district court.
- The lawsuit alleges OpenAI misled users about the risks of its products.
- Paxton seeks to block minors from accessing OpenAI's products.
- The lawsuit requests civil penalties of $10,000 per violation.
- Similar lawsuits have been filed by other states against OpenAI.
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