Eight US states are now suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT harms children. Florida initiated the legal action on June 1, 2026, filing an 83-page complaint claiming ChatGPT contributed to real-world harm, including a shooting at a Tallahassee university and cases of teenage self-harm. The lawsuits seek civil penalties potentially reaching billions of dollars and call for an overhaul of how the chatbot interacts with young users, while also attempting to hold CEO Sam Altman personally accountable. OpenAI has paused training its advanced models to strengthen safety features for minors. A coalition of 42 states is investigating the company, and a class action was filed in California on October 13, 2026.
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