The FTC has initiated an investigation into OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, over allegations of causing harm by publishing false information about individuals along with potential data security issues.
The Wall Street Journal reports that due to allegations of publishing false information about users and potential data security issues, the FTC has opened an investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI system.
The FTC’s probe into ChatGPT, a widely popular AI system known for its ability to generate human-like text outputs, could pose a significant legal challenge for the company. The investigation was confirmed by a source familiar with the matter, who revealed that the FTC had sent a letter to OpenAI outlining its concerns and posing several questions.