Multiple US states, led by New York's attorney general, have issued a subpoena to OpenAI demanding documents on ChatGPT's user safety, data handling, and policies for minors. This investigation arrives as the AI company prepares for a potential $1 trillion IPO, adding to its legal challenges.
The subpoenas and ongoing legal challenges could complicate OpenAI's planned IPO and highlight the increasing regulatory scrutiny on AI companies regarding user safety, data privacy, and ethical deployment.
A group of US state attorneys general has issued a broad subpoena to OpenAI, seeking extensive documentation on how its popular ChatGPT service protects users. The inquiry, led by New York's attorney general, arrives at a critical juncture for the artificial intelligence company as it reportedly moves towards a potential $1 trillion initial public offering.
Officials are requesting details on OpenAI's advertising practices, its methods for safeguarding users, its handling of consumer and health data, and its specific policies concerning minors and older adults. OpenAI has acknowledged the request, stating that it takes the concerns seriously and is committed to responsible AI development. The company indicated it would engage with the offices behind the subpoena.
This regulatory challenge adds to a series of legal pressures facing OpenAI. The company is also dealing with a lawsuit from a Canadian woman who blames ChatGPT for her daughter's suicide, and a suit filed by Florida's Attorney General after alleged use of the chatbot in planning criminal acts. OpenAI has stated its models urged individuals to seek mental health assistance and that it cooperated with law enforcement in those cases.
Earlier legal battles for OpenAI include a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, which a federal jury rejected. The broader AI industry is also under increased scrutiny, with European regulators investigating rival chatbot Grok and the US administration imposing restrictions on Anthropic's models due to national security concerns.
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