OpenAI · Elon Musk · ChatGPT · Canada · Fortune Technology
OpenAI hit with multistate probe into possible user harm, days after filing for a highly anticipated IPO
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OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of users of its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time.
Key facts
- The rocket maker founded by Elon Musk also runs an AI business responsible for a rival chatbot called Grok
- On Thursday, the company was sued by a Canadian blaming the chatbot for her daughter’s decision to hang herself
- Regulators Europe opened investigations into Musk’s Grok over antisemitic content and sexualized material, include deepfake nudes
- The OpenAI subpoena was earlier reported by The Wall Street Journal
Summary
The company behind the popular chatbot, ChatGPT, said it will respond to the inquiry “constructively” and that it already has in place measures to protect its customers. “AI is a new and powerful technology, and we work every day to safely bring its benefits to people in a responsible way,” an emailed statement from a spokesperson said. OpenAI has drawn criticism for ChatGPT allegedly offering encouraging words to users thinking of killing themselves or engaging criminal acts. On Thursday, the company was sued by a Canadian blaming the chatbot for her daughter’s decision to hang herself.