Florida Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety, Deceptive Practices

Florida has filed a first-of-its-kind state-led lawsuit against AI firm OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. The lawsuit alleges deceptive practices and harm to state residents. Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, announced that the company knowingly released and marketed its ChatGPT platform, including to minors, while hiding operational risks and suppressing internal safety warnings. The civil complaint claims OpenAI prioritized market speed and commercial gain over user safety. It also says the company falsely assured users that the software was secure. The state legal body notes that the generative AI application collects sensitive data from minors without parental oversight, causes behavioral addiction, and is prone to dangerous errors. This action follows a separate criminal investigation launched last month after state prosecutors reviewed chat logs involving ChatGPT and a gunman in an April 2025 incident. This lawsuit highlights growing concerns about AI safety and its impact on the public.