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OpenAI sued by eight states over child safety concerns, says Kansas AG

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OpenAI sued by eight states over child safety concerns, says Kansas AG

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach joins Stuart Varney to discuss why eight states are suing OpenAI. Kobach alleges ChatGPT misled parents and endangered children by encouraging self-harm and providing bad medical advice. Eight states are suing OpenAI over child safety concerns regarding its chatbot, ChatGPT. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach tells Stuart Varney that the company deceived parents by claiming the product is safe for minors. Kobach alleges ChatGPT endangered children by telling them to engage in self-harm and coaching them on suicide, leading to at least one death.

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