OpenAI's (OPENAI) legal team has plenty to keep them busy as suits against the ChatGPT maker continue to pile up as eight state attorneys general announced legal action on Wedneday.
This includes attorneys general from Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana. These states
OpenAI is being sued by multiple state attorneys general for allegedly misleading the public about ChatGPT's safety, violating consumer protection laws, and failing to protect minors from harm, potentially resulting in regulatory penalties or restrictions.
The Apple lawsuit accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets via employee recruitment, and the judge's order for expedited access to hiring materials could expose OpenAI to legal liabilities or restrictions if misconduct is proved.
Attorneys general allege OpenAI misled consumers by claiming ChatGPT was safe, while incidents indicate users could bypass safety measures, resulting in minors accessing harmful content.
Source: Seeking Alpha