Texas sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over safety concerns regarding their AI technology. Paxton said, "With the rapid advancement of AI technology, OpenAI has the responsibility to protect users and warn them of the many dangers of its platform." The state claims the company violated consumer protection and safety laws.
In his statement, Paxton stressed the need for OpenAI to take responsibility for its AI technology.
He said, "With the rapid advancement of AI technology, OpenAI has the responsibility to protect users and warn them of the many dangers of its platform."
The lawsuit is part of a broader trend where states are ramping up legal action against ChatGPT's maker while federal authorities have remained largely passive on regulating AI.
The lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman also claims that OpenAI's business practices have violated state consumer protection and children's online safety laws.
This is similar to a set of lawsuits filed by bipartisan attorneys general in eight states last week, accusing OpenAI of violating their respective state laws.
The legal challenges highlight growing concerns about the safety of AI technology like ChatGPT.