FL AG Sues OpenAI & Sam Altman: ChatGPT Risks & Deception

Florida's Attorney General is suing OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over alleged deceptive practices with ChatGPT. This makes Florida the first state to file such a lawsuit. Attorney General James Uthmeier claims OpenAI misled Floridians about ChatGPT's risks. The complaint alleges OpenAI and Altman knowingly released ChatGPT while concealing serious dangers and suppressing internal safety warnings. It also states they deceived Floridians about the product's nature. The lawsuit, filed in Florida's Tenth Judicial Circuit, claims OpenAI prioritized speed to market over user safety. It further alleges ChatGPT facilitates harm, collects data from minors without parental oversight, and causes addiction and cognitive harm. Florida is seeking damages and an end to these practices. This legal action highlights growing concerns about AI safety and its impact on users, especially children.