Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Claims
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on June 1, 2026, alleging the company intentionally released ChatGPT while concealing safety risks, suppressing internal warnings, and marketing the product to children. The suit seeks damages and an injunction, citing harms including behavioral addiction and links to violent acts.