GW Expert Available to Discuss FTC's OpenAI Investigation


July 13, 2023

Ryan Watkins

On Wednesday, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) opened an investigation into OpenAI, the artificial intelligence start-up behind ChatGPT, over whether the chatbot has harmed consumers through its collection of data and its publication of false information on individuals.

Dr. Ryan Watkins, GW professor and Director of GW’s Educational Technology Leadership Program, is an expert on ChatGPT and available for interviews. Dr. Watkins is an author of eleven books and more than 95 articles. His publications are frequently cited in the performance improvement literature, making him the 4th most cited author of journal articles in the field.

If you would like to speak with Dr. Watkins, please contact GW Media Relations at [email protected].