OpenAI May Suspend Future Versions of ChatGPT Due to FTC Complaint

OpenAI may suspend the release of future versions of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence models. A complaint from the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy (CAIDP), a non-profit organization, is demanding that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launch an investigation into the creators of the popular chatbot. According to the document, the group accuses GPT-4 of being a misleading product that poses a threat to privacy and public safety.

CAIDP mentions that OpenAI did not conduct any independent evaluations prior to the rollout of GPT-4, the most recent model to support ChatGPT. In the eyes of the group, AI violates federal consumer protection law. That's why he asked the Federal Trade Commission to launch an investigation and suspend other commercial products until OpenAI complies with guidelines set by the federal agency.

The Federal Trade Commission has said that the use of AI must be "transparent, explainable, fair, and empirically sound, while encouraging accountability." The OpenAI GPT-4 product does not meet any of these requirements. It's time for the FTC to act. There should be independent monitoring and evaluation of commercial artificial intelligence products offered in the United States.

Mark Rothenberg, President and General Counsel of CAIDP, said the Federal Trade Commission has a duty to investigate and prohibit unfair and misleading business practices. “We have specifically asked the Federal Trade Commission to determine whether the company has complied with recommendations issued by the federal agency,” Rothenberg said. The group describes how commercial products are Dall-E, GPT-4, ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence services offered by OpenAI, as well as their plugins.

The Federal Trade Commission may slow down the development of ChatGPT

CAIDP has launched a "crusade" against OpenAI products on the grounds that they pose a security risk to people. In his complaint, he mentions that the company released GPT-4 to the market, recognizing the danger posed by its use for disinformation campaigns, weapons proliferation and cybersecurity operations.

AI systems will have even greater potential to support entire ideologies, worldviews, truth and falsehood, to reinforce or reinforce them, to prevent future responses, reflections and improvements.

Merv Hickok, director of research at CAIDP, said that while they recognize opportunities and support development, the lack of guarantees to limit bias and deception in these models puts consumers and businesses at risk. In a complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission, the group cites a Europol report detailing how ChatGPT can facilitate crime.

The complaint cites Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits dishonest and deceptive actions and practices and empowers the Commission to enforce statutory prohibitions. After an investigation, if there is reason to believe that the law has been violated, the Commission may initiate enforcement action through administrative or judicial proceedings.

CAIDP does more than just independently evaluate all LLM models before commercial implementation. He is also asking the FTC to develop a set of rules for Generative AI products such as ChatGPT or Midjourney. If the federal agency listens to the complaint, companies will have to evaluate their products to make sure they meet standards.