A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched a wide-ranging investigation into OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The company received a civil investigative demand – essentially a subpoena – on Friday, requesting documents related to its various operations. The probe comes as OpenAI prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO). Details of the investigation remain limited, but it signals increased regulatory scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry. Sources indicate the attorneys general are seeking information about a broad spectrum of the company’s activities. This investigation could potentially impact OpenAI’s timeline and valuation as it moves toward going public. The states involved have not publicly disclosed the specific focus of their concerns.