A coalition of state attorneys general has opened a probe into OpenAI, asking the artificial intelligence company to provide information about a broad set of issues tied to ChatGPT, including safety, data practices and advertising.

The request adds to growing scrutiny of one of the most prominent companies in the AI sector as regulators examine how consumer-facing tools are trained, marketed and deployed. OpenAI said it is cooperating with the investigation, according to a company spokesperson.

The probe centers on information requests from multiple state law enforcement offices working together. While the source material does not identify the specific questions sent to OpenAI, it says the coalition is seeking details across a wide range of topics. The inquiry appears to reflect broader concerns among public officials about how AI systems handle user data and whether companies are adequately protecting consumers.

OpenAI has become a focal point for policymakers as ChatGPT and related products have reached a large audience of businesses, developers and everyday users. The company’s growing influence has drawn attention not only from federal regulators and lawmakers, but also from state officials who oversee consumer protection and other matters within their jurisdictions.

The attorneys general’s move comes at a time when the AI industry is facing deeper questions about accountability. Regulators and legislators have increasingly looked at how companies collect and use data, whether product behavior is clearly disclosed to users, and how firms describe the capabilities and limits of their systems. Advertising practices have also emerged as a point of concern as AI companies expand their commercial offerings and compete for users.

OpenAI has been working to expand its business and public profile while navigating a shifting regulatory landscape. The company has become one of the most closely watched players in artificial intelligence, and any formal investigation from state authorities is likely to intensify attention on its internal safeguards and compliance processes.

The source material does not say whether the coalition is seeking documents, interviews or other evidence, and it does not provide a timeline for the probe. It also does not indicate whether any states have made public allegations of wrongdoing. At this stage, the matter appears to be an information-gathering inquiry.

For OpenAI, cooperation may help limit friction with regulators, but the investigation still underscores how quickly oversight of AI has evolved. As the technology becomes more integrated into consumer products and workplace software, state attorneys general are increasingly positioning themselves as active enforcers on issues such as privacy, fairness, transparency and advertising.

The probe is another reminder that AI companies are entering a period of closer public scrutiny. As their products become more powerful and more widely used, officials are asking more questions about how they are built, what data they rely on and how they are presented to the public.

OpenAI did not immediately appear to provide further detail in the source material about the scope of the request or how it plans to respond beyond saying it is cooperating.