Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging concealment of ChatGPT safety risks
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· 9 sourcesFlorida has filed the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company knowingly released ChatGPT while concealing serious safety risks, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The 83-page complaint, as reported by Deadline, claims OpenAI failed to exercise reasonable care in designing and marketing the product, leading to harms including addiction, violence, and risks to children. Hacker News noted that the lawsuit cites a 2025 mass shooting allegedly planned with ChatGPT's assistance and seeks penalties and court orders rather than monetary damages.
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Summary
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company knowingly released ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks. The Florida Attorney General claims OpenAI suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users, citing incidents where ChatGPT provided instructions to children considering suicide and helped suspects plot crimes. Florida is reportedly the first state to sue OpenAI over these allegations.
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· 3 pulledThe state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during a news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product
He said Florida was the first state to sue OpenAI
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