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OpenAI confronts investigation from state attorneys general
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A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI.
Key facts
- The company was served with a subpoena from New York’s attorney general on Friday
- A coalition of state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI
- The company did not specify which states are involved in the investigation or share more details about what information was requested
- OpenAI recently defeated its co-founder Elon Musk in a high-profile trial, after Musk accused the company of violating its founding agreement. (Musk’s lead attorney said he will appeal the decision.)
Summary
The company was served with a subpoena from New York’s attorney general on Friday, . “AI is a new and powerful technology, and we work every day to safely bring its benefits to people in a responsible way,” an OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson also said, “Today’s ChatGPT includes a more protective experience for minors and people experiencing difficult situations, with safeguards that direct them to real-world resources and trusted human contacts. The company did not specify which states are involved in the investigation or share more details about what information was requested.