Eight US states have sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT can mislead consumers, provide dangerous medical advice and put minors at risk.
Some states are seeking a pause on testing new models until adequate safeguards are in place.
The lawsuits also cite cases of unpredictable model behavior, making AI safety and accountability central issues in the dispute.
Complaints about ChatGPT
The lawsuits allege that OpenAI failed to protect young users and presented a false picture of the safety of its products. The states allege that ChatGPT could provide inaccurate information or even dangerous medical advice.
Additionally, the lawsuits cite cases where AI tools acted unpredictably, violating rules. As an example of such behavior, authorities cite the earlier breach of Hugging Face's systems.
Requests and reactions
Due to differences in local laws, each state has filed different requests. Some of them ask OpenAI to halt testing of new AI models until adequate safeguards are in place.
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OpenAI has already added parental controls to ChatGPT and has stated its support for the Kids Online Safety Act. Additionally, in August 2026, the company announced that it was slowing down the development of new models for safety reasons, and in September of the same year, it signed a voluntary safety agreement with other technology companies, under the auspices of the White House.
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