Key facts
- A coalition of US state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI.
- The ChatGPT maker was served with a subpoena for documents on its activities and user impact.
- The probe seeks information on data handling, minors, seniors, and internal company policies.
- This investigation adds to OpenAI's legal challenges as it prepares for an IPO.
- OpenAI stated it takes the concerns seriously and intends to engage constructively.
A coalition of US state attorneys general has initiated a broad investigation into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. The probe, which has not been publicly announced, includes a wide range of the artificial intelligence company's activities and their impact on users, according to a source familiar with the matter.
OpenAI received a subpoena on Friday seeking documents related to advertising, user engagement and retention, and the handling of consumer and health data. The subpoena, issued by New York's attorney general, also requests information concerning activities involving minors and seniors, deep learning models, and internal company policies.
This investigation represents the latest legal challenge for OpenAI, which is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). The company is already facing a lawsuit from Florida, which alleges that ChatGPT has harmed children by providing harmful information and fostering addiction. Separately, a Canadian mother has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide.