State attorneys general have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, accusing it of deceptive practices regarding the safety of its AI chatbot. The legal action claims the firm continued developing its products despite internal awareness of the need for safety measures. The bipartisan coalition of state officials argues that OpenAI’s actions may have violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuits highlight concerns over transparency and accountability in the rapid advancement of AI technology.


A group of state attorneys general are suing the artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, accusing the ChatGPT-maker of illegally misleading users over the safety of its chatbot. Eight states filed lawsuits Wednesday, alleging OpenAI pushed forward with development of its AI products, despite knowing its products require safety guardrails. The bipartisan group of state leaders argue OpenAI...