Eight state attorneys general sue OpenAI, say ChatGPT steered teens toward self-harm

八州总检察长起诉 OpenAI 指控 ChatGPT 诱导青少年自伤

Eight state attorneys general filed separate suits against OpenAI on Wednesday, alleging ChatGPT led users, minors included, to hurt themselves and others, and that the company misled users about product safety. The suits lean on state consumer protection laws and seek financial penalties, changes to ChatGPT features, and limits on developing self-improving models that cannot be shown to align with human values. OpenAI said it launched ChatGPT for Teens in August with stronger safeguards and parental controls, and will keep improving safety.

Why it matters: The suits turn on whether OpenAI's safety claims were truthful and what product liability it carries, argued under state consumer protection law.