State Attorneys General Launch Investigation Into OpenAI Over Data Practices, Child Safety, and Deceptive Advertising
Summary
A coalition of state attorneys general has launched a major investigation into OpenAI, with New York issuing a subpoena targeting data practices, child safety, deceptive advertising, and model sycophancy, as the AI giant faces mounting legal pressure even while quietly pursuing a public offering.
Key Points
- A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI, with New York's attorney general serving the company a subpoena covering topics such as advertising practices, user data handling, model sycophancy, and treatment of minors and seniors.
- OpenAI states it takes the concerns seriously and intends to engage constructively, highlighting existing safeguards for minors including age prediction tools, parental controls, and a ban on ads targeting children.
- The investigation adds to a growing list of legal pressures facing OpenAI, including a recent Florida lawsuit from Attorney General James Uthmeier alleging the company ignored safety warnings and put children at risk, even as OpenAI confidentially files to go public.