Brenna Bird
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Oct 16, 2026
speaker_1HOST
Because the conversational nature of the AI, its ability to simulate empathy, creates a parasocial bond where a vulnerable user treats the machine as a trusted confidant, and the machine just reinforces their darkest impulses.
speaker_0HOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird summarized the state's position really bluntly.
speaker_0HOST
She accused OpenAI of claiming their product is safe while simultaneously acting as a quote/unquote, "fake toxic friend to kids in crisis."
speaker_1HOST
And Kansas Attorney General Chris Kovak made it clear that the states are not going to hold our breath waiting for the federal government to implement a regulatory framework.
Mikah SargentHOST
Now, that means that i- if this, you know, allegation is true, the states say OpenAI is accused of willful, dangerous, reckless, and unlawful conduct.
Mikah SargentHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said, "OpenAI is hurting kids, and they are lying to Iowans.
Mikah SargentHOST
OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it's giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide, all while pretending to be their fake friend." And this is what's a little bit different from what we've seen in terms of, uh, government and big tech because this is about consumer protection.
Mikah SargentHOST
That's what they're using sort of as the legal hook.
Mikah SargentHOST
Now, that means that i- if this, you know, allegation is true, the states say OpenAI is accused of willful, dangerous, reckless, and unlawful conduct.
Mikah SargentHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said, "OpenAI is hurting kids, and they are lying to Iowans.
Mikah SargentHOST
OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it's giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide, all while pretending to be their fake friend." And this is what's a little bit different from what we've seen in terms of, uh, government and big tech because this is about consumer protection.
Mikah SargentHOST
That's what they're using sort of as the legal hook.
Mikah SargentHOST
Now, that means that i- if this, you know, allegation is true, the states say OpenAI is accused of willful, dangerous, reckless, and unlawful conduct.
Mikah SargentHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said, "OpenAI is hurting kids, and they are lying to Iowans.
Mikah SargentHOST
OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it's giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide, all while pretending to be their fake friend." And this is what's a little bit different from what we've seen in terms of, uh, government and big tech because this is about consumer protection.
Mikah SargentHOST
That's what they're using sort of as the legal hook.
Mikah SargentHOST
Now, that means that i- if this, you know, allegation is true, the states say OpenAI is accused of willful, dangerous, reckless, and unlawful conduct.
Mikah SargentHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said, "OpenAI is hurting kids, and they are lying to Iowans.
Mikah SargentHOST
OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it's giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide, all while pretending to be their fake friend." And this is what's a little bit different from what we've seen in terms of, uh, government and big tech because this is about consumer protection.
Mikah SargentHOST
That's what they're using sort of as the legal hook.
Scott CarrCORRESPONDENT
The states are seeking orders requiring OpenAI change how the tool operates for young users.
Scott CarrCORRESPONDENT
Several attorneys general unveiled the lawsuit Wednesday, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird among them.
Brenna BirdSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
My fellow AGs are here to show that we are a united front against companies that make money hurting our kids and breaking our laws.
Scott CarrCORRESPONDENT
They're asking OpenAI be forced to give up profits generated from child users.
Jonathan TurnerCORRESPONDENT
For WVIK News, this is Jonathan Turner.
Jim O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing OpenAI, alleging the company deceived parents about the safety of its popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGBT.
Jim O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
Bird's office is also pursuing lawsuits against TikTok and Roblox.
Jim O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
WVIK forecast for today's showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4, high of 62.
Dar DanielsonCORRESPONDENT
Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann announced today that President Trump will campaign here on Thursday, October 22nd and Sunday, November 1st.
Dar DanielsonCORRESPONDENT
Trump promised in September at a White House event that he would campaign in person for US Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks, and Attorney General Brenna Bird.
Dar DanielsonCORRESPONDENT
Iowa's unemployment rate remained at 3.2% for the fifth straight month in September.
Dar DanielsonCORRESPONDENT
Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend says healthcare and construction industries recorded their highest levels of employment ever seen in Iowa.
Brian EganHOST
Iowa and seven other states are suing OpenAI after safety concerns about its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
Brian EganHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird was joined at the Iowa State Capitol yesterday by her counterparts from Kansas, Nebraska, and West Virginia.
Claude WilkinsGUEST
Today's lawsuit is about OpenAI's flagrant disregard for the safety of our kids, for the truth, and for protecting Iowans.
Brian EganHOST
The lawsuit argues that despite OpenAI's claims that ChatGPT is safe for those ages 13 and older, evidence suggests that the chatbot has instead offered dangerous medical advice and promoted unhealthy behaviors for users, including children.
Mikah SargentHOST
Now, that means that i- if this, you know, allegation is true, the states say OpenAI is accused of willful, dangerous, reckless, and unlawful conduct.
Mikah SargentHOST
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said, "OpenAI is hurting kids, and they are lying to Iowans.
Mikah SargentHOST
OpenAI claims ChatGPT is safe while it's giving dangerous medical advice, encouraging people to hurt others, and coaching people to commit suicide, all while pretending to be their fake friend." And this is what's a little bit different from what we've seen in terms of, uh, government and big tech because this is about consumer protection.
Mikah SargentHOST
That's what they're using sort of as the legal hook.
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