Texas ag files lawsuit against OpenAI over deceptive practices
The lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday accuses OpenAI of deceptive trade practices and misleading consumers about safety of ChatGPT. The complaint claims the company abandoned its non‑profit mission and rushed the chatbot to market without adequate guardrails.
Key points
- Texas AG Ken Paxton filed lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman under Texas DTPA.
- Complaint alleges OpenAI misled consumers about ChatGPT’s safety and reliability.
- Suit cites harms: violence, self‑harm, privacy violations, loss of critical thinking, addiction.
The suit cites potential harms: assistance in violent acts, encouragement of self‑harm, privacy violations, loss of critical thinking, and addiction among minors. Paxton says OpenAI marketed ChatGPT as dependable and safe while failing to disclose risks.
The case is filed under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act and seeks court‑ordered accountability for the company and its CEO Sam Altman. The filing underscores that rapid AI deployment remains subject to consumer‑protection laws.
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OpenAI Sued By Texas Attorney General Over Deceptive Practices And AI Chatbot Dangers
stocktwits.com · 23 October 2026
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