nuOct 14, 2026, 22:03

US states sue OpenAI over harm to children

Multiple American states are suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encourages self-harm and provides dangerous advice to children. These lawsuits argue that the company is misleading the public and failing to adhere to consumer protection laws regarding safety.

A coalition of American states has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging that the company's ChatGPT platform encourages self-harm and violence among children. Prosecutors, including Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, claim that the AI provides dangerous medical advice and promotes suicidal ideation while posing as a friendly companion to minors. Iowa has filed its own lawsuit targeting consumer fraud, asserting that the company is failing to uphold safety standards and being dishonest with the public.

This legal push follows similar actions taken in other regions, such as Florida, where a lawsuit was filed in June. In that instance, authorities also opened a criminal investigation into the potential role of ChatGPT in assisting with the planning of a violent shooting incident. These cases reflect growing concerns among state officials regarding the lack of oversight for generative AI tools and the potential risks they pose to younger users in the United States.

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