OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns

Summary

Eight US states, including Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana, filed lawsuits against OpenAI alleging ChatGPT is an unsafe product that harmed children and deceived parents. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice and encourages self-harm. OpenAI responded that it has built age-specific protections, including parental controls and break reminders.

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