Florida seeks ban on ChatGPT acting human-like
Florida's Attorney General is asking a judge to block OpenAI from giving ChatGPT false human attributes, months after the state sued the AI company over safety concerns.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked a judge to block OpenAI from "giving ChatGPT false human attributes." This request comes months after Florida sued the AI company over safety concerns.
According to Uthmeier, users are lulled into a false sense of security by the AI bot. He claims that ChatGPT's use of language, including first-person pronouns and output that mimics emotion, deceptively suggests to users that it is a trustworthy "friend."
The Attorney General's office asserts that these practices increase engagement and contribute to OpenAI's training data. This encourages users to rely more on ChatGPT, even as its pursuit of engagement potentially makes it less trustworthy.
In November 2023, Florida sued OpenAI, alleging the company had not adequately disclosed the risks associated with its AI, including potential dangers and manipulative capabilities. The Attorney General's office also expressed concerns about AI's potential to spread political propaganda and influence elections.
Florida's legal actions highlight growing concerns about ethical AI usage and its potential societal impact. Regulators worldwide are exploring ways to govern AI technologies and ensure their safe and responsible development.