A broad investigation has been opened against OpenAI by attorneys general from multiple US states, according to reporting from Reuters published on Saturday. As part of the inquiry, the company has been served with a subpoena demanding documents on its operations, including the use of user data, advertising practices, and issues relating to minors and elderly users.

The investigation represents one of the latest regulatory challenges facing the prominent artificial intelligence company, which has faced increasing scrutiny from authorities worldwide over its data practices and the safety implications of its technology.

OpenAI has stated that it is cooperating fully with the authorities conducting the investigation. The company, which was founded in 2015 and operates the popular ChatGPT platform, has already faced criticism from various quarters regarding how it collects, stores and uses personal information from its users.

The specifics of what prompted the multi-state investigation remain unclear, though concerns about AI companies’ handling of consumer data and their potential impact on vulnerable populations have become increasingly prominent in regulatory circles across North America and Europe.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.