OpenAI Under State Investigation as Meta Faces Internal AI Strategy Criticism
OpenAI is being investigated by state attorneys general while Meta deals with employee pushback over AI workforce changes and hackathon plans.

OpenAI is under investigation by a group of state attorneys general, according to a source familiar with the matter. The artificial intelligence company confirmed it is engaging "constructively" with the state officials regarding their concerns, though specific details of the investigation have not been disclosed.
Separately, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged the company made "mistakes" during its shift toward artificial intelligence development and workforce restructuring. The admission comes as the social media giant has been repositioning itself as an AI-focused company over the past year.
Meta is also facing internal criticism from employees regarding a planned companywide AI hackathon. Staff members have expressed opposition to the initiative on internal forums, with one employee posting that they were "not sure that this company supports a hackathon culture anymore." The employee sentiment reflects broader concerns about the company's direction and workplace culture during its AI transformation.
Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, a police officer has come under criminal investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence inappropriately, though details of the specific allegations have not been made public. The case represents growing scrutiny of AI use across various sectors and institutions.
These developments highlight the challenges facing major technology companies as they navigate rapid AI adoption while managing regulatory scrutiny, employee concerns, and operational changes. Both OpenAI and Meta have been at the forefront of the AI boom but are now confronting various forms of oversight and internal resistance.