A coalition of 42 US state attorneys general is investigating OpenAI, according to multiple reports including The Wall Street Journal. The investigation follows OpenAI’s recent move to file for an initial public offering. Reports say the attorneys general served OpenAI with a sweeping subpoena requesting documents and information covering a broad range of topics related to the company’s activities and potential impacts on users.
The subpoena requests materials tied to advertising and user engagement and retention, as well as how OpenAI handles consumer and health-related data. It also seeks information about how the company treats minors and seniors. Coverage further indicates the request includes documents related to OpenAI’s deep-learning models and internal processes, including how those systems function and are developed.
CNBC reports that OpenAI says it is engaging “constructively” with the state attorneys general regarding their concerns. The outlets cited do not describe the specific legal theories or the outcomes sought by the investigation, but they characterize the request as wide-ranging and focused on potential consumer and data-related issues.
