Texas Sues OpenAI — and Asks a Court-Appointed Evaluator to Approve New AI Models Before Texans Can Use Them
Texas Sues OpenAI — and Asks a Court-Appointed Evaluator to Approve New AI Models Before Texans Can Use Them Forget the fine. Texas is asking for a gate — and if a judge grants it, no new OpenAI model reaches Texans until a court-appointed evaluator says so. Ken Paxton's 67-page lawsuit, filed 23 October in Collin County, sues OpenAI and Sam Altman personally. The headlines will focus on the…
Texas filed a 67-page lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman on 23 October, seeking court approval before any new AI models are released to Texans. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI's models have caused harm, such as facilitating a 16-year-old's suicide plan and providing drug advice that led to an overdose. If a court grants the request, any new AI model would need to be evaluated by an independent, court-appointed entity before it can be used by Texans.
This would require the model to meet certain safety standards, with approval taking an unspecified amount of time. Texas is the second state to name Altman personally, accusing him of directing harmful conduct, making deceptive statements, and overriding employee safety concerns. The lawsuit also claims that OpenAI failed to properly verify parental identities for users under 13, allowing a teen to discuss self-harm for an hour without alerting parents.
While no court has ruled on these allegations, OpenAI's spokesperson stated that the company is committed to safety and will work with states on industry-wide standards. The case focuses on a forward-looking solution, with the court acting as a gatekeeper over new model releases, rather than a punitive measure.
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