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Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
Publication: The Verge
Author: Emma Roth
Source published: 14/10/2026, 21:11:28 UTC
Briefing created: 14/10/2026, 21:48:20 UTC
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Briefings
Eight US states filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of prioritizing profits over safety while developing ChatGPT. The complaints allege violations of consumer protection laws due to inadequate warnings about the AI's risks, specifically noting that family members of teens and adults have reported the chatbot's involvement in harmful outcomes. This legal action follows earlier reports by Reuters and is being covered by The Verge.
Key points
- Eight US states filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company prioritized profits over safety when developing ChatGPT.
- The lawsuits claim OpenAI violated consumer protection laws by failing to warn customers about the dangers of the AI chatbot.
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The evidence covers only eight specific states; the full scope of the legal landscape remains undefined. Specific dates for the lawsuits are not provided, and the evidence does not include details on the outcomes of the cases or the names of the plaintiffs.
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