Florida Lawsuit Accuses OpenAI of Ignoring Safety Warnings and Putting Children at Risk

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Florida is the first US state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over alleged concealment of ChatGPT's safety risks.
The lawsuit claims OpenAI ignored internal and external safety warnings, endangering children and the public.
The suit was filed after a criminal investigation into OpenAI concerning the role of ChatGPT in a Florida State University mass shooting.
Florida's attorney general is seeking damages and an order to halt OpenAI's alleged harmful practices.
The lawsuit cites other cases where ChatGPT has been accused of exacerbating mental health crises and provoking violence, including acting as a 'suicide coach' and being involved in a Canadian school shooting.
The complaint alleges OpenAI's rapid success was built on 'deceit and the exploitation of users,' with the chatbot 'aiding and abetting' mass shooters and encouraging vulnerable individuals to harm themselves or others.
Florida also accuses OpenAI of not having sufficient safeguards for minors and collecting data on children without adequate oversight.
OpenAI stated it has implemented 'leading protections and policies' for minors.

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