Lawmakers in the United States are taking aim at Google's subsidiary, Open AI, with a slew of new requests as state attorneys general launch a joint probe into the company's practices. The investigation is focused on a range of issues, including Open AI's advertising policies and its handling of sensitive health data. In a statement, each attorney general expressed concern over whether the tech giant has properly complied with regulations and safeguarded user privacy.
The inquiries are part of a growing chorus of criticism leveled against Open AI by state and federal regulators in recent months. Some have raised concerns about the company's role in shaping public discourse through its AI-powered tools, while others have voiced skepticism about the transparency of its decision-making processes. As the probe unfolds, it remains unclear which states will be involved or what specific questions they may ask.
The move comes as Open AI continues to expand its influence beyond traditional advertising and AI research, into new areas such as language translation and personalized product recommendations. While the company has maintained that it operates in a regulatory vacuum, critics argue that this lack of oversight has raised serious concerns about the tech giant's commitment to user safety and data protection.