Catenaa, Saturday, June 13, 2026- OpenAI is under investigation by a coalition of US state attorneys general on a wide range of topics.
Bloomberg News reported that a spokesperson for the AI company said it was cooperating with the probe.
“AI is a new and powerful technology, and we work every day to safely bring its benefits to people in a responsible way,” the spokesperson told Bloomberg News. “We take the concerns raised by state attorneys general seriously and intend to engage constructively with their offices.”
OpenAI’s introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022 set off the explosion of interest in artificial intelligence and its greater use throughout the economy.
The company is among the most-valuable global startups, with a valuation of $852 billion in a fundraising round in March. OpenAI said earlier this week it filed confidentially for an initial public offering.
Earlier this month, the state of Florida sued OpenAI and Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, accusing the company of ignoring safety warnings and releasing its ChatGPT chatbot while knowing it was harmful to users.
OpenAI has also been sued by individuals claiming a range of harms from the company’s chatbot on children and adults alike, including accusations that it has led to deaths by suicide.
“Today’s ChatGPT includes a more protective experience for minors and people experiencing difficult situations, with safeguards that direct them to real-world resources and trusted human contacts,” the spokesperson said.
The company’s statement landed after The Wall Street Journal reported that a coalition of state attorneys general opened an investigation into the AI company.
OpenAI was reportedly served with a subpoena seeking information about its approach to advertising, consumer and health data, minor and senior users, and models, among other activities.
OpenAI is also facing several wrongful death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT drove users to experience harmful delusions and, in some cases, to commit suicide.
