Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company concealed serious risks associated with ChatGPT. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI knowingly released the product while ignoring internal safety warnings and putting children at risk. This marks the first state-led lawsuit against the company regarding its AI technology.
- ▪Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the lawsuit, stating that OpenAI and Altman ignored safety warnings.
- ▪The lawsuit references incidents where alleged gunmen reportedly used ChatGPT while planning crimes.
- ▪OpenAI has stated that its models encouraged individuals to seek real-world support, including from mental health professionals.
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