Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ChatGPT-linked deaths and safety concerns
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Ashley Belanger
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Summary
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT was deployed unsafely and is linked to multiple murders in the state. The Florida Attorney General accuses Altman of having "utter disregard" for human lives, citing his comments at TED2025 about low stakes for safety testing. The suit claims Floridians, including children, have suffered monetary loss, mental health harms, cognitive decline, and physical harm due to OpenAI's products.
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'But the stakes aren't low,' Uthmeier said. 'Floridians—including our vulnerable children—have suffered monetary loss, mental health harms, cognitive decline, and physical harm from Defendants'
Altman accused of making ChatGPT unsafe
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