42 US state attorneys general open sweeping OpenAI probe on ads, data practices, minors
A coalition of 42 US state attorneys general has launched a comprehensive investigation into OpenAI, issuing subpoenas that target advertising practices, data handling, safeguarding of minors, model sycophancy concerns, and overall safety policies. The probe comes days after OpenAI's reported IPO filing.
The investigation broadens regulatory scrutiny of large language models beyond federal agencies and reflects state-level concern over consumer protection, data privacy, and model behavior — areas where OpenAI's disclosure practices may face heightened pressure.