On October 14, 2026, state attorneys general sue OpenAI over alleged risks to children and teens using ChatGPT, including self-harm-related responses and dangerous advice, according to Anadolu Agency and Cadena SER. The allegations also include claims that OpenAI misled consumers about safety.
What the states allege
The lawsuits concern ChatGPT’s safety for young users. Anadolu Agency reported that some attorneys general announced their actions at a news conference, while other states filed separate cases in state courts. Cadena SER reported requests for court orders to change how ChatGPT operates for minors and to require OpenAI to surrender profits obtained from young users.
What Arkansas seeks
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin says the state’s complaint alleges violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Children’s and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act. It also brings claims involving negligence, strict liability for alleged design defects and failure to warn, unjust enrichment, and public nuisance. The Arkansas Attorney General’s release details the claims and requested relief in Arkansas’s case.
Arkansas seeks risk disclosures, restitution, civil penalties, and injunctions concerning alleged legal violations and the collection of minors’ data. The state also asks for a pause on advanced AI testing and recursive self-improvement models until adequate safeguards are in place.
OpenAI’s response
OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri said the company has age-specific protections, including parental controls, break reminders, and age-appropriate model protections, and will work with states on AI policy. Abruzzo News relayed Pusateri’s statement to The Verge.
