Eight US states have filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI, accusing the company of prioritizing profits over safety and failing to warn consumers about the dangers of ChatGPT, particularly to minors. The complaints cite prior lawsuits from families who allege the chatbot contributed to harm experienced by their loved ones.
Background
Multiple US states have been increasingly suing technology companies over consumer protection and online safety issues. This marks one of the first coordinated legal actions by state governments against a major AI company regarding product safety.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 15, 2026 at 05:11 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10