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Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Altman treats ChatGPT as a defective product and public nuisance

Florida has filed the first US state lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT poses risks to minors due to missing age verification and inadequate safety investment. The 83-page complaint treats the chatbot as a defective product and public nuisance, seeking billions in penalties. The case could set a legal precedent for the entire chatbot industry.

read1 min publishedJun 5, 2026

Florida is the first US state to sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman personally over risks to minors, missing age checks, and inadequate safety investment. The 83-page complaint treats ChatGPT as a product subject to liability and threatens billions in penalties. The legal approach could set a precedent for the entire chatbot industry.

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