US States Subpoena OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Amid IPO Plans

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.