OpenAI subpoenaed over ChatGPT risks — is the honeymoon over for big AI

a coalition of state attorneys general, led by new york, has subpoenaed openai regarding its chatgpt business, specifically requesting documents on advertising, user retention, and the protection of minors and seniors. this probe intensifies the legal pressure on the ai giant, which is already defending against a florida lawsuit alleging it ignored safety warnings and endangered children. the investigation centers on how openai manages consumer data and mitigates risks like model sycophancy, with the company stating it is cooperating with officials. these actions suggest regulators are moving beyond general ai anxiety to specific enforcement of existing consumer protection laws. the outcome could force stricter compliance costs across the industry, slowing deployment speeds for consumer-facing ai tools.