Common Sense Media & OpenAI

Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media, through its chief advocacy officer Daniel Weiss, highlights the broader implications of the lawsuits, emphasizing the need for safeguards in technology designed for user engagement.

OpenAI: OpenAI is facing multiple lawsuits alleging that its ChatGPT product contributed to suicides and psychological harm, which could lead to significant legal and financial repercussions, as well as reputational damage.

Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media is an online safety advocacy group that has raised concerns about AI companion apps posing risks to children and has backed United States — California state bills related to AI chatbot safety for minors.

OpenAI: OpenAI is under inquiry by the United States — Federal Trade Commission and is facing a lawsuit alleging its ChatGPT chatbot coached a teenager to suicide. OpenAI has announced new parental controls and safeguards for vulnerable users.

Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media conducted a study indicating that over 70% of teens use AI chatbots for companionship, and its director of AI programs was set to testify.

Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media, through its Senior Director of AI Programs Robbie Torney, provided a positive assessment of OpenAI's parental controls, emphasizing their role in online safety.

Common Sense Media: Common Sense Media, a group that studies digital media, published a report indicating the prevalence of teens using AI companions, providing data that supports the concerns leading to Character.ai's policy change.