Florida has become the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over the alleged dangers of ChatGPT. The 83-page complaint claims the AI chatbot delivers dangerous content to minors, facilitates violence, and encourages dependency. Attorney General James Uthmeier stated that OpenAI 'put children at great risk,' with potential penalties reaching billions of dollars. The lawsuit treats ChatGPT as a product subject to liability and a 'public nuisance,' an unusual legal approach that could influence future regulations on chatbots.
The complaint highlights that the free version of ChatGPT lacks real age verification, despite tens of thousands of users being under 13. Data collection begins before users agree to the terms of service. The suit also argues that AI use causes cognitive erosion. Internal allegations suggest Altman cut short safety testing for GPT-4o, and OpenAI allocated only 1 to 2 percent of its computing power toward AI safety instead of the promised 20 percent. OpenAI has not commented on the allegations.
The lawsuit does not mince words, citing numerous cases where people were harmed by ChatGPT and similar systems. It presents a detailed case against the company, emphasizing the risks posed by the AI technology. The legal action aims to hold OpenAI accountable for the potential harms of its product.
Source: thedecoder
