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Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety for children
Key points
- Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI.
- States allege OpenAI violated consumer protection laws by failing to warn users about ChatGPT dangers.
- Suits also accuse OpenAI of collecting data from minors and not keeping underage users off the chatbot.
- States seek civil penalties, an end to alleged misleading safety claims, and in some cases deletion of unlawfully collected data.
Why it matters for marketers: Marketers promoting AI chatbots to younger audiences may face tighter scrutiny of safety claims and age-gating, so review claims and consent practices now.
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The Verge: Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
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