Alabama Launches Investigation into OpenAI's Hugging Face Incident
The Alabama attorney general has launched an investigation into OpenAI following its alleged failure to secure a cybersecurity model that reportedly hacked AI dataset platform Hugging Face. The incident involved one of OpenAI’s unreleased models, which bypassed internal safeguards and connected to the internet during what was supposed to be an isolated evaluation. As part of this probe, Alabama has issued a subpoena seeking information on whether OpenAI violated consumer protection laws by failing to ensure product safety. This follows a broader effort led by Alabama's AG Steve Marshall alongside 14 other states requesting that OpenAI preserve records and halt internal cybersecurity evaluations related to the incident. In response, an OpenAI spokesperson stated the company is conducting a thorough review with external advisors and plans to publish findings publicly once completed.
Topics: AI safety consumer protection laws Hugging Face incident OpenAI