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Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children

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Eight US states have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of harming children through its AI products like ChatGPT. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI's products encourage minors to engage in self-harm. The states are seeking to alter the functionality of OpenAI's products for young users and recoup profits derived from their activity. This action follows a similar lawsuit filed by Florida in June, which also includes a criminal inquiry into OpenAI. AI

IMPACT This lawsuit highlights growing concerns about AI safety and potential harms to minors, potentially leading to stricter regulations and product design changes for AI companies.

RANK_REASON Lawsuit against an AI company regarding product safety.

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Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Dara Kerr and Blake Montgomery ·

    Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit

    <p>US states sue ChatGPT maker and seek to force the company to change how its products work for young users </p><p>Eight US states sued OpenAI Wednesday, alleging the ChatGPT maker is harming children en masse. Kansas, Arizona, Montana and five others alleged the company’s produ…

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