Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children and deceives consumers

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How the sides differ Right sources stress parents being deceived about safety; alternative sources add claims about dangerous advice and self-harm coaching, while sharing the same core allegations.

At least eight states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its ChatGPT chatbot harms children and deceives parents and other adults in violation of state consumer protection laws. The suits were reported as filed on Oct. 14, and one report lists Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Idaho, Montana and Arizona among the states. Alternative outlets say the states allege dangerous medical advice and coaching users to harm themselves or others. Breitbart emphasizes the claim that OpenAI misled parents about the chatbot's safety.

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Alternative · 3 sources APAPStates sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults

• AJAl JazeeraWhy are eight US states suing OpenAI?
• ZZeroHedgeStates Sue OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Gives Young Users Dangerous Advice

Alternative outlets detail the allegations of dangerous advice, self-harm coaching and consumer-law violations, with one explainer asking why the states are suing.

Right BBreitbart8 States Sue OpenAI Alleging ChatGPT Deceived Parents and Harmed Children

Breitbart centers on accusations that OpenAI lied to parents about ChatGPT's safety and exposed children to serious harm.