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Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety

October 16, 2026

A person using ChatGPT on a laptop

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 · 1 MIN READ

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Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT safety

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A person using ChatGPT on a laptop

Image: Invezz (invezz.com).

What happened: Eight states allege that ChatGPT puts children at risk of self-harm.

Key points:

The states filed separate lawsuits challenging ChatGPT’s safety claims.
OpenAI says it is improving safeguards, including parental controls.

Why this matters:

The cases put a spotlight on chatbot safeguards for young people in distress.

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