Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT's Alleged Harm to Children
2026-10-14 | USA | incident | psychological
Our take
Eight state attorneys general want OpenAI to hand over profits earned from young users. The lawsuits ask for a design change too.
The facts
Attorneys general from eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that its AI chatbot ChatGPT has harmed children by exposing them to self-harm, violence, and dangerous advice. The states seek court orders for OpenAI to change ChatGPT's design and relinquish profits from young users.