Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over Chatbot Safety Concerns
Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they concealed serious safety risks with ChatGPT. The lawsuit claims OpenAI prioritized growth over safety, failing to implement safeguards for minors and contributing to harm, including self-harm and criminal planning. Florida is the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI over alleged harms of ChatGPT.
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Florida has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they knowingly marketed ChatGPT despite risks to children and the public. The lawsuit claims the company prioritized growth over safety, failing to implement safeguards for minors and contributing to harm, including self-harm and criminal planning. OpenAI disputes these allegations, citing its safety measures.
State sues maker of ChatGPT and CEO Sam Altman, alleging company ‘allowed a dangerous product to reach millions’ Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and its CEO, Sam Altman, on Monday alleging that the company concealed serious safety risks with its chatbot. Florida is the first state in the US to sue the artificial intelligence company. The 83-page suit was brought by Florida’s attorney general, James Uthmeier, and alleges that OpenAI “aggressively marketed” ChatGPT to the public while ignoring safety warnings and possible dangers of the product. Continue reading...
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