OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT Data Sharing with Meta & Google

OpenAI faces a class action lawsuit in California federal court. The suit alleges the company disclosed private ChatGPT user data to Meta and Google without consent. The complaint states OpenAI used embedded tracking technology, sharing personal questions and account details. This data went to firms with advertising networks reaching billions daily. The disclosed information reportedly included query topics, account identifiers, and email addresses. Plaintiffs argue consumers had reasonable privacy expectations, especially when sharing sensitive financial, medical, and legal questions. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an injunction to stop the practice. OpenAI is the sole defendant, but Meta and Google are named as data recipients. This case joins a growing number of AI privacy lawsuits, highlighting increasing legal pressure on AI providers regarding user data collection and routing. For OpenAI, this comes at an awkward time, as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering.