Eight US states sue OpenAI over allegations ChatGPT harms minors and misleads public
Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company violated state consumer protection laws by deceiving adults and harming children. The suits—brought by Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and West Virginia—accuse OpenAI of pursuing profits recklessly while ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice, encourages paranoia, and provides self-harm…
Key points
- Eight US states filed lawsuits accusing OpenAI of consumer protection violations involving child safety and deceptive claims.
- The suits seek financial penalties, strict age controls, data collection bans for minors, and restrictions on advanced model testing.
- OpenAI pointed to its August safety updates for teens, stating most teenage users use ChatGPT for educational or productivity purposes.
State officials claim OpenAI misled the public about the safety of its testing and safeguards. The lawsuits seek financial penalties, reimbursement for affected customers, age verification rules, and restrictions on data collection and model development. Several states are also asking for court orders to halt the testing of advanced AI models outside verified environments.
OpenAI stated that it has safety protections for children, noting it introduced a ChatGPT version for users aged 13 to 17 in August with heightened safeguards around sensitive topics. The company added that nearly 90% of teen users utilize the platform for learning or productivity, spending less than 15 minutes a day on average.
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Multiple states suing OpenAI, claiming its ChatGPT harms children, deceives adults
fox5ny.com · 18 October 2026
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