Eight U.S. States Sue OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Endangers Children's Safety
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On October 15, 2026, The Verge reported that eight U.S. states—Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, and Montana—have filed lawsuits against OpenAI. The states allege that OpenAI prioritized profit over safety in developing ChatGPT, violating local consumer protection laws, and claim the product is unsafe for children. The lawsuits have just been filed; the report did not provide a response from OpenAI or any information on subsequent developments in the cases.
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- The Verge · AISelectedEight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids
Eight US states — Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho and Montana — have each sued OpenAI, alleging it prioritized profit over safety in developing ChatGPT in violation of their consumer protection laws.
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