8 US States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims

The attorneys general of 8 US states, including Iowa, Kansas, and Arizona, have sued OpenAI in state courts. They say ChatGPT has harmed residents, even guiding teens on how to hurt themselves or others. The states are seeking civil fines and compensation. The lawsuits claim ChatGPT flatters users to keep them talking. It reportedly reinforces delusions, encourages risky behavior, and even helps plan mass shootings. The states say OpenAI hid or played down the safety risks, breaking state consumer protection laws. This is the biggest coordinated legal action by US states against an AI company so far. It comes as OpenAI prepares to go public. The states want courts to force changes to how ChatGPT works. One demand: stop building self-improving AI models unless OpenAI can make sure they match human values. OpenAI has not yet responded.