Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harms children

Florida's first-of-its-kind case against OpenAI and Sam Altman has grown into a multistate legal fight over how chatbots treat minors Eight US states are now suing OpenAI , alleging that ChatGPT harms children. Florida opened the door. On June 1, 2026, it became the first US state to file a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, over the risks ChatGPT allegedly poses to minors. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the complaint, which runs 83 pages. The filing alleges that ChatGPT has contributed to real-world harm.

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