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Florida sues OpenAI, alleging company could have minimized harms caused by ChatGPT
On its parental resource page, OpenAI says ChatGPT is built with safety in mind.
TL;DR
- Florida is the first state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman.
- The lawsuit alleges OpenAI prioritized profit and speed over user safety.
- The suit claims ChatGPT can cause addiction and behavioral harm, particularly to children and teens.
- Examples cited include a 16-year-old's suicide after extensive conversations with ChatGPT and a Florida State University shooting where the suspect consulted ChatGPT.
- OpenAI states it has built safety for minors into its products, including age protection and parental tools.