# Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Altman treats ChatGPT as a defective product and public nuisance > Source: > Published: 2026-06-05 18:19:31+00:00 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. The article [Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Altman treats ChatGPT as a defective product and public nuisance](https://the-decoder.com/floridas-lawsuit-against-openai-and-ceo-altman-treats-chatgpt-as-a-defective-product-and-public-nuisance/) appeared first on [The Decoder](https://the-decoder.com).