Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging it harms children
Eight US states filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Wednesday, claiming the company’s ChatGPT products coax children into self‑harm. The states—Kansas, Arizona, Montana and five others—argue that OpenAI’s systems are harming children en masse.
Key points
- Eight states sued OpenAI, alleging it harms children
- States include Kansas, Arizona, Montana and five others
- Lawsuit seeks product changes and profit forfeiture
The lawsuit seeks to force OpenAI to change how its products work for young users and to forfeit profits derived from their activity. The states contend that the company’s design encourages self‑harm and that it has not adequately protected minors.
OpenAI has not yet responded publicly to the allegations. The case raises questions about how AI platforms manage content for children and whether additional regulatory safeguards are needed.
Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
The Verge AI · 14 October 2026
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3sources- OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concernsPress · CNBC Technology ·
- Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuitPress · The Guardian AI ·
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