Florida has become the first U.S. state to sue OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT poses risks to children and lacks adequate safeguards for young users.
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the lawsuit on Monday, accusing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman of prioritizing technological competition over public safety.
The civil complaint alleges deceptive trade practices, negligence and violations of product liability laws. It also seeks to hold Altman personally liable for alleged harm caused to Florida residents.
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According to the lawsuit, ChatGPT can expose minors to harmful content and does not provide sufficient parental oversight. The complaint argues that the free version lacks meaningful age verification and that parents have limited visibility into how children use the platform.
The lawsuit builds on a criminal investigation launched earlier this year into whether OpenAI bears responsibility in connection with a mass shooting at Florida State University. Florida authorities allege the suspect had extensive interactions with ChatGPT before the attack.
OpenAI has previously rejected such claims, stating that ChatGPT does not promote illegal or harmful conduct and only provides information available from public sources.
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