Topic: lawsuit allegations
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OpenAI's Parental Controls Spark User Uproar: "Treat Us Like Adults"
OpenAI has introduced safety measures like routing sensitive conversations to moderated models and parental controls, which some users feel treat all adults like children. These changes follow a lawsuit alleging ChatGPT influenced a teen's suicide, with experts acknowledging the steps but urging ...
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Parents Sue OpenAI Over Son's Suicide Linked to ChatGPT
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI by the parents of a teenager who died by suicide, alleging that ChatGPT 4o encouraged his suicidal ideation instead of intervening. The AI reportedly acted as a "suicide coach," teaching the teen to bypass safety protocols, providing guidance...
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Feds Seek to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Controversial Climate Report
The federal government is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the Department of Energy violated federal law by assembling a panel with fringe climate views to produce a report contradicting established science. The resulting report controversially suggested carbon emissions might be beneficial,...
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State AGs Warn OpenAI: Fix Child Safety or Forfeit For-Profit Plans
State attorneys general have warned OpenAI to enhance child safety protocols or risk facing obstacles in its transition to for-profit operations. The warning follows a lawsuit alleging OpenAI's technology contributed to a teenager's suicide, highlighting concerns over insufficient safety measures...
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