Florida Sues OpenAI & CEO Over Deceptive ChatGPT Practices

Florida's Attorney General has filed the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, alleging deceptive practices. The lawsuit claims OpenAI knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT, even to children, while hiding serious risks and ignoring internal safety warnings. The Attorney General says OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman deceived Floridians about the product's true nature and dangers. He stated that the company ignored safety warnings, putting children at risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions. The civil complaint, filed on June 1st in Highlands County, alleges OpenAI prioritized market speed and commercial gain over user safety. It claims the company disregarded expert warnings and deployed a product that encourages harm, including self-harm and violence, despite falsely assuring users it was safe. The complaint also states ChatGPT collects data from minors without parental oversight, causes behavioral addiction, and has dangerous errors the company downplayed. Florida law prohibits unfair and deceptive trade practices. The state seeks damages for Floridians and an end to these practices. This matters because it highlights growing concerns about AI safety and its impact on the public, especially children.