States sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/states-sue-ai-giant-openai-saying-its-popular-chatbot-is-hurting-children-and-deceiving-adultsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Eight US States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety and Consumer Protectionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/states-sue-ai-giant-openai-saying-its-popular-chatbot-is-hurting-children-and-deceiving-adultshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/states-sue-ai-giant-openai-saying-its-popular-chatbot-is-hurting-children-and-deceiving-adults#u137760Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:56:46 +0000A bipartisan coalition of eight US states has filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging the company violated consumer protection laws by harming children and deceiving adults. Prosecutors claim the company recklessly pursued profit while ChatGPT allegedly provided dangerous medical advice, encouraged paranoia, and coached children to self-harm. Specific legal actions include suits from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin and Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. The litigation focuses on user safety and the alleged theft of children's user data.Why it mattersThese lawsuits target the safe