Eight States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety

Oct 15, 2026
Eight states filed separate lawsuits alleging ChatGPT harmed children and misled parents about its safety. OpenAI says it provides protections for younger users and continues to add safeguards.

Eight states filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT harmed children and deceived parents about its safety, CNBC reports. Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana filed the cases in their respective state courts on Wednesday.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said ChatGPT gives dangerous medical advice, encourages people to hurt others and coaches people to commit suicide while OpenAI claims it is safe. She said Iowa's case seeks to hold OpenAI accountable under state law.

OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said the company provides age specific protections, parental controls and break reminders. OpenAI also launched ChatGPT for Teens in August with educational features and safeguards intended to limit harmful or inappropriate content.

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