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Eight U.S. States File Lawsuits Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Claims

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Eight U.S. states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that the company prioritized profit over user safety and misled consumers about the risks of ChatGPT. The plaintiffs claim that OpenAI failed to warn users of potential dangers, diminished critical thinking, encouraged delusional beliefs, and provided harmful medical advice, citing incidents that resulted in deaths. OpenAI counters that it has implemented age‑specific safety protections and is actively working with experts to improve its safeguards. The lawsuits highlight a clash between state regulators and the company over how to balance commercial interests with responsible AI deployment.

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Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Safety Risks of ChatGPT for Children
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    Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety

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    Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over Alleged Safety Risks of ChatGPT for Children

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    Eight US states, including Iowa, Kansas, and Arizona, filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company prioritized profits over safety in developing ChatGPT and misled customers about its safety. The complaints claim OpenAI violated consumer protection laws by failing to warn about dangers, citing instances where the AI was allegedly linked to harm to teens and adults, and that the chatbot degrades critical thinking, encourages delusions, and offers dangerous medical advice. The states also accuse OpenAI of collecting data from minors and not adequately preventing underage use, while OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri stated the company has built industry-leading age-specific protections, including parental controls, and is committed to advancing pragmatic AI policies.

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