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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

OpenAI used children to train ChatGPT, lawsuit alleges

OpenAI is accused of using children's data to train its AI model ChatGPT - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

OpenAI is accused of exploiting children by using their private conversations with ChatGPT to train its AI models.

A proposed class action lawsuit by a mother of two in California accuses the AI company of using highly sensitive data from millions of children without consent.

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