aiqbench analysis
Eight states are using consumer protection law to challenge how OpenAI's ChatGPT affects children and how it treats adult users, a regulatory test of whether chatbot harms fall under existing state law. The allegations are the states' claims and have not been tested in court, and OpenAI says it already has child-safety protections. Readers should watch whether the cases produce binding safety requirements for chatbots and whether the Meta settlement becomes a template for AI companies.
Eight states sue OpenAI saying ChatGPT hurt kids and lied to adults

The lawsuits come after Meta agreed to an $18 billion settlement over children's safety, extending states' scrutiny from social media to AI
At least eight states are suing artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot model violated state consumer protection laws by hurting children and deceiving adults. The company’s chatbot model, ChatGPT, is giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging paranoia and coaching people…
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