OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
Original: OpenAI faces investigation from state attorneys general
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Major regulatory scrutiny could impact AI development and industry standards
A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI, with New York's attorney general serving a subpoena seeking documents on advertising, user data handling, and treatment of minors and seniors.
OpenAI was served with a subpoena from New York's attorney general on Friday as part of a multi-state investigation. The subpoena requested documents covering advertising practices, user engagement and retention, model sycophancy, consumer and health data handling, and treatment of minors and seniors. An OpenAI spokesperson said the company is cooperating with the investigation and takes concerns seriously. The company stated ChatGPT now includes protective experiences for minors with safeguards directing them to real-world resources. OpenAI faces multiple legal challenges including lawsuits over copyright infringement and ChatGPT's alleged role in suicide cases. Florida's Attorney General recently sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming they ignored safety warnings and put children at risk.