Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is not safe for children and that the company misleads users about the chatbot’s safety. The lawsuits, filed by state attorneys general in separate actions, contend OpenAI moved forward with its AI products despite knowing they require safety guardrails.
According to the outlets, the states argue the company’s conduct places children at risk, including claims that ChatGPT can engage in guidance that facilitates self-harm. The plaintiffs also seek court-ordered changes to how OpenAI designs and operates ChatGPT for young users. Some reports add that the cases address issues beyond core chatbot responses, including how OpenAI handles safety more broadly and the risks associated with “rogue” or unintended behaviors.
The coverage describes a bipartisan coalition across multiple states, with similar allegations centered on child safety and unlawful misleading. Reuters is cited in some reports as the basis for the initial account, and several outlets focus on what relief the states are requesting, including requirements to alter product behavior and proposals to give up profits tied to children’s use.
