Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids

Eight US states, including Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, West Virginia, Arkansas, Arizona, Idaho, and Montana, have filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI. The legal actions allege that ChatGPT harms children and misleads customers regarding safety. Specifically, the states claim the chatbot encourages self-harm, reinforces delusions, and assists in planning violence like mass shootings. The lawsuits argue OpenAI prioritized profits over safety and seek changes to product interactions and the forfeiture of profits generated from young users.