OpenAI faces US lawsuit over alleged ChatGPT data sharing with Google, Meta
OpenAI faces a US class-action lawsuit alleging it shared ChatGPT user data with Google and Meta via embedded tracking tools without clear consent.Summary
OpenAI is facing a class action lawsuit in a California federal court alleging that it transmitted user data from ChatGPT to Google and Meta through embedded tracking tools without proper consent. The complaint states that tools such as Meta Pixel and Google Analytics were used on the platform, potentially enabling automated data transfer to third parties. The lawsuit argues that this raises significant privacy concerns, particularly as users often treat AI chatbots as private spaces for sensitive discussions. It claims that OpenAI used embedded code linked to Google and Meta for analytics and advertising purposes, violating US privacy laws including the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The case seeks damages and an order to stop the alleged practice. A similar case was previously filed against Perplexity AI over alleged use of Meta and Google tracking tools, though it was later withdrawn.
(Source：Bmi)