Iowa, Seven Other States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI | 1430 KASI

(Iowa) -- Iowa and seven other states are suing Open AI over safety concerns about its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.

The attorneys general from Iowa, Nebraska, West Virginia, and Kansas spoke Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol announcing the suit, which accuses OpenAI of falsely claiming that ChatGPT was safe for those ages 13 and up, despite evidence to the contrary. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said OpenAI has deceived parents and harmed children:

 "Today's lawsuit is about OpenAI's flagrant disregard for the safety of our kids, for the truth, and for protecting Iowans. My fellow AGs are here to show that we are a united front against companies that make money hurting our kids and breaking our laws."

The lawsuit argues that despite Open AI's claims that ChatGPT is safe for those ages 13 and older, evidence suggests that the chatbot has instead offered dangerous medical advice and promoted unhealthy behaviors for users, including children. Bird was joined by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, and West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey at the Iowa State Capitol Wednesday for a news conference announcing the lawsuit.

States that have filed lawsuits against OpenAI regarding safety concerns surrounding ChatGPT include: Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, West Virginia, Arkansas, Idaho, Arizona, and Montana. The text of the lawsuit is available on the Iowa Attorney General's website.