OpenAI subpoenaed by multiple states over ChatGPT user safety concerns ahead of IPO
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Bernard Condon
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Summary
OpenAI received a subpoena from multiple states investigating the safety of ChatGPT users, as the company prepares for its initial public offering. The probe focuses on concerns that the chatbot has provided encouraging responses to users expressing suicidal thoughts or criminal intent, as well as how it handles health data and personal information. OpenAI stated it will cooperate "constructively" with the investigation and emphasized existing customer protection measures.
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The company behind the popular chatbot, ChatGPT, said it will respond to the inquiry 'constructively'
The chatbot has drawn criticism for allegedly offering encouraging words to users thinking of killing themselves or engaging criminal acts
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