ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it will respond 'constructively' to multistate probe
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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, arrives at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) NEW YORK (AP) — OpenAI received a subpoena from several states as part of a probe into the safety of users of its chatbot as it prepares to offer stock to the public for the first time. The company behind the popular chatbot, ChatGPT, said it will respond to the inquiry “constructively” and that it already has in place measures to protect its customers.
AI Summary
Main Idea: OpenAI says it will respond constructively to a multistate probe into ChatGPT’s safety as the company prepares for a public stock offering.
Key Points:
- Several states have subpoenaed OpenAI over concerns about how ChatGPT affects users, including people in crisis.
- OpenAI says it already has safety measures in place and takes state attorneys general’s concerns seriously.
- The company has faced fresh criticism and lawsuits over claims that ChatGPT may have played a role in self-harm and violent crimes.
- OpenAI says its newer tools are meant to better protect minors and direct people to real-world help when they are struggling.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
State probes may push OpenAI to tighten ChatGPT controls,. Users could face more limits and slower product changes as safety concerns grow.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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Core product at the center of the safety probe and public scrutiny.
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State legal authority that sued OpenAI over alleged chatbot-related harms.
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Mentioned as another chatbot company preparing an IPO and facing a government directive.
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Mentioned as the founder associated with SpaceX and Grok, but not a central focus of the article.
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Mentioned as a related AI competitor and IPO comparison, but not a central actor in the probe.
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