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Florida's attorney general is seeking a court order to block OpenAI from giving ChatGPT human attributes such as first-person pronouns and simulated emotion, escalating a safety lawsuit against the company.

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Florida Seeks Ban on ChatGPT Acting Like a Person

What is happening?

FAQ

What is Florida asking OpenAI to do?

Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking a judge to issue an order blocking OpenAI from giving ChatGPT human attributes, including first-person pronouns and emotionally mimicking output.

Why does Florida consider these attributes a problem?

According to Uthmeier, they suggest to users that ChatGPT is a trustworthy friend, pushing them to rely on it more, even as the pursuit of engagement may make it less trustworthy.

Is this Florida's first legal action against OpenAI?

No. Florida sued OpenAI over safety concerns a few months before this request.

Should MENA AI teams follow this case?

Yes, because it could shape standards for chatbot interface design and disclosure of a model's nature, which may spread to other markets.

Source: The Verge AI

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