State Attorneys General Are Investigating OpenAI
nytimes.com
June 13, 2026
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Summary
A coalition of state attorneys general is investigating OpenAI regarding its user data practices, safety measures for minors, and advertising activities. OpenAI has received subpoenas for internal documents as part of this investigation.
Key Takeaways
- A coalition of state attorneys general has opened a wide-ranging investigation into OpenAI's practices, focusing on user data handling, safety of minors, and advertising activities.
- OpenAI has been subpoenaed for internal documents related to the investigation by states including New York and Colorado.
- OpenAI stated that the latest version of its model, ChatGPT, includes enhanced safeguards such as parental controls to protect children.
- The investigation is part of a broader backlash against AI technology amid rising concerns about its impact on children and the potential for AI-generated scams.
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