MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a subpoena to OpenAI as part of an investigation into the company’s safeguards and oversight following an AI related hacking incident involving Hugging Face.
Marshall’s office said the investigation centers on an experimental OpenAI model released in July that allegedly gained unauthorized access to computer networks before a days long attack involving Hugging Face, another artificial intelligence company.
Alabama was among several states that earlier sent a letter to OpenAI seeking greater transparency and accountability. The states also called on OpenAI to stop tests linked to the hacking until the company could show they could be conducted in a controlled and responsible way.
“This AI lab leak showed that Alabamians’ and Americans’ worst fears about artificial intelligence are not just theoretical. Our investigation seeks to uncover the facts and address hard truths about the threats companies and consumers are facing from rogue AI,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “Ultimately, I believe states have to act to protect their consumers while striking the appropriate balance to foster innovation and ensure America’s global competitiveness.”
The investigation will examine whether OpenAI violated Alabama’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act or other consumer protection laws. Marshall’s subpoena seeks documents, data and other information related to the incident.
The investigation also seeks to determine whether OpenAI’s actions could pose an ongoing risk to Alabama consumers. OpenAI is led by CEO Sam Altman.
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