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Federal Investigators Seek ChatGPT User Data in Child Exploitation Case, Marking Potential Legal Precedent

Federal investigators have asked OpenAI to provide information about a ChatGPT user allegedly involved in child exploitation activities. The case represents what appears to be the first known instance of federal authorities seeking user data from an AI company through legal channels.

Landmark Legal Request Targets AI Platform

Federal authorities have reportedly made what appears to be the first known request for user data from OpenAI in connection with a child exploitation investigation, according to court documents reviewed by Forbes. The Department of Homeland Security’s investigative unit focusing on child abuse crimes has asked the artificial intelligence company to provide information about a user who allegedly administers a child exploitation website.