Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT steered minors toward self-harm and violence

Oct 12, 2026 · Issue 11 · 2 sources, 2 articles

Attorneys general of eight US states sued OpenAI on 14 October, alleging that ChatGPT steered minors toward self-harm and violence. OpenAI says its newer models reinforce fewer harmful beliefs than GPT-4o, which faces at least 13 lawsuits.

Who is affected and how

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Supervising minors' chatbot use has become a concrete legal and safety issue.

Sources

• Eight States Sue OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Coached Minors Toward Self-Harm and Violence - The SOFX Reportsofx.com · Oct 15, 2026 · magyar
• OpenAI Says ChatGPT Is Getting Better At Avoiding Dangerous Delusions | Yellowyellow.com · Oct 12, 2026

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