A radio host sued OpenAI after ChatGPT falsely told a journalist he had embezzled money. A Georgia court ruled for OpenAI, finding no actual malice and that a reasonable user would not treat the output as fact. The ruling is narrow and similar cases are pending.
Defense succeeded on facts; duty-of-care and Section 230 questions remain open for other defendants.
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