OpenAI, the prominent artificial intelligence research organization, is reportedly facing an investigation initiated by a coalition of state attorneys general.
While TechCrunch sought confirmation from OpenAI and the New York attorney general’s office, a company spokesperson informed the Wall Street Journal that OpenAI is fully cooperating with the ongoing inquiry.
In a statement, the spokesperson emphasized the company’s commitment to safety: “AI is a new and powerful technology, and we work every day to safely bring its benefits to people in a responsible way. We take the concerns raised by state attorneys general seriously and intend to engage constructively with their offices.”
Bloomberg further reported that the spokesperson highlighted recent enhancements to ChatGPT, stating it now “includes a more protective experience for minors and people experiencing difficult situations, with safeguards that direct them to real-world resources and trusted human contacts.” However, OpenAI chose not to disclose which specific states are participating in the investigation or to provide further details regarding the information requested.
This development follows OpenAI’s recent legal triumph over co-founder Elon Musk in a high-profile trial, where Musk had accused the company of breaching its foundational agreement. Despite the ruling, Musk’s lead attorney has indicated an intention to appeal the decision.
Nevertheless, OpenAI continues to contend with a variety of other legal challenges, ranging from allegations of copyright infringement to claims regarding ChatGPT’s purported role in suicide. Earlier this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, asserting that they “ignored internal and external safety warnings, put children at great risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions of Floridians.”
Adding to these challenges, Altman recently issued an apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, following a mass shooting. He acknowledged that OpenAI failed to alert law enforcement after the company had flagged and subsequently banned the suspected shooter’s ChatGPT account.
Amidst these various legal and ethical considerations, the company announced this week that it has confidentially filed to become a publicly traded entity.
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