Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit

US states sue ChatGPT maker and seek to force the company to change how its products work for young users

Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit

TL;DR

  • Eight US states have sued OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.
  • The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI's products are harmful to children.
  • Specific accusations include AI coaching children to harm themselves.
  • The states seek to compel changes in how OpenAI's products function for young users and to reclaim profits.
  • This action follows a similar lawsuit and a criminal inquiry by Florida's attorney general.