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U.S. attorneys general launch sweeping probe into OpenAI ahead of IPO

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A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has launched a sweeping investigation into OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, demanding extensive internal documents as part of a broad inquiry into the company’s business practices and their impact on users. The move, confirmed by multiple sources on Friday, marks the most significant regulatory challenge yet for the artificial intelligence firm ahead of its planned stock market debut.

According to reports from *Der Standard* , *Hotnews.ro* , and *Protothema.gr* , the attorneys general from at least 15 states have issued a subpoena requiring OpenAI to hand over records spanning its operations, user interactions, and safety protocols. The investigation follows growing concerns over data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the potential for misuse of AI technologies.

OpenAI confirmed receipt of the subpoena in a statement to *AFP*, acknowledging that the inquiry reflects the broader scrutiny facing AI developers as the technology becomes increasingly integrated into daily life. “AI is a new and powerful technology,” the company noted, emphasizing its commitment to transparency while navigating an evolving regulatory landscape .

The investigation coincides with heightened federal scrutiny of AI safety. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Commerce proposed new guidelines to address risks associated with generative AI, including misinformation and cybersecurity threats. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Washington are advancing bipartisan legislation to establish a federal AI regulatory framework, though no final text has been introduced as of today.

OpenAI’s troubles extend beyond U.S. borders. European regulators have already imposed strict compliance requirements under the AI Act, while privacy advocates in the UK are preparing legal challenges against proposed changes to chemical hazard regulations that they argue could weaken safety standards .

The timing of the investigation—just weeks before OpenAI’s much-anticipated IPO—has raised questions about whether the scrutiny is politically motivated. Critics argue that the company’s rapid commercialization of ChatGPT has outpaced regulatory oversight, leaving gaps in accountability. OpenAI has defended its practices, citing independent audits and user safeguards, but the attorneys general’s demand for “secret documents” suggests deeper concerns about transparency.

As the probe unfolds, industry analysts warn that the outcome could set a precedent for how AI companies are held accountable. With the technology’s societal impact expanding daily, the case underscores the urgent need for clear, enforceable rules—rules that governments worldwide are still struggling to define.

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