Norwegian man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT's false claims about his children
- A Norwegian man received false information from ChatGPT that he had committed a serious crime.
- The digital rights group Noyb filed a complaint on his behalf, citing violations of data protection laws.
- OpenAI faces scrutiny for the chatbot's inaccuracies, with potential implications for future AI regulation.
In Norway, a man named Arve Hjalmar Holmen has taken legal action against OpenAI after ChatGPT provided him with completely false information about his alleged criminal actions. This incident occurred in August 2024, when Holmen used the chatbot to inquire about his identity. Instead of receiving accurate data, he was shockingly informed that he had killed his sons and was serving a 21-year prison sentence. This heavily erroneous response was deemed defamatory and led Holmen to contact the Norwegian Data Protection Authority. The digital rights organization Noyb, representing Holmen, argues that the chatbot's answer violates European data protection regulations, particularly regarding the accuracy of personal data. They contend that Holmen has never faced any accusations or convictions, emphasizing his status as a law-abiding citizen. The incident highlights the risks associated with AI systems producing fabricated information, commonly referred to as