OpenAI is reportedly facing a multi-state investigation as attorneys general examine the company's data practices, safety measures and the potential impact of its artificial intelligence products on consumers ahead of its anticipated initial public offering.
State Attorneys General Seek Information On OpenAI Operations According to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter, a coalition of state attorneys general has launched an investigation into OpenAI and served the company with a subpoena on Friday.
The subpoena, reportedly issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James' office, seeks documents related to a broad range of topics, including advertising practices, user engagement and retention strategies, consumer and health data handling, activities involving minors and seniors, deep-learning models, AI sycophancy and internal company policies.
AI sycophancy refers to situations in which chatbots excessively agree with or reinforce users' views rather than providing balanced responses.
In a statement to the Journal, an OpenAI spokesperson said the company takes concerns raised by state attorneys general seriously and intends to engage constructively with their offices.
