Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers'

A Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, alleging the company violated state consumer protection and children’s online safety laws by not adequately warning users about the risks of its AI technology. The legal action targets ChatGPT’s developers, highlighting growing concerns over AI’s potential dangers and regulatory gaps in the industry. The lawsuit marks one of the first major legal challenges against a leading AI firm, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the rapidly evolving tech sector. Critics have long warned of unchecked risks, including misinformation and misuse, as AI tools become more widely adopted.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the potential dangers from its AI models. The lawsuit alleges the ChatGPT maker is running afoul of a Texas consumer protection law and kids' online safety law, underscoring warnings about the...