Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, Alleging Deceptive Practices and Harm from ChatGPT
Florida has become the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of deceptive conduct and harm linked to ChatGPT.
Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, becoming the first U.S. state to take legal action against the company. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI promoted ChatGPT aggressively and built a web of deceit, according to reports by the Guardian and the BBC. It further claims that ChatGPT endangers children and enabled the tool to assist mass shooters, citing a shooter at Florida State University who allegedly used ChatGPT for planning. The lawsuit does not establish a direct causal link between ChatGPT and the shooting but references the shooter’s alleged use of the tool. These allegations are based on claims made in the legal filing and have not been independently verified in court.
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