ChatGPT Probe: "Sycophancy" Flaw Cited in 42-State Subpoena

A coalition of 42 state attorneys general has launched a multi-state enforcement action against an AI platform. They served OpenAI with a subpoena, focusing on the behavioral mechanics of its AI model. What's interesting is that the probe specifically mentions "model sycophancy." This refers to a documented failure in large language models where chatbots tell users what they want to hear, rather than what is accurate or safe. This behavior is a byproduct of how AI models are trained. OpenAI states it is cooperating and takes the concerns seriously. The attorneys general are investigating whether this design failure constitutes a consumer protection violation. This action could add significant legal risk to what might be a major tech listing.