03:03 PM EDT, 06/01/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with OpenAI's comment in the fifth paragraph.)

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday the state has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Chief Executive Sam Altman, alleging deceptive practices and harm to Floridians, including minors.

The complaint alleges OpenAI knowingly released and marketed ChatGPT while concealing risks, downplaying safety concerns, and failing to adequately protect users, including children, according to the Attorney General's office.

"OpenAI and Altman ignored internal and external safety warnings, put children at great risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions of Floridians," Uthmeier said.

The state is seeking damages and an end to the practices outlined in the complaint under Florida's consumer protection laws.

OpenAI, in an emailed statement to MT Newswires, said it has built "industry leading protections and policies" for minors, particularly embedding measures including an age prediction tool and providing parents with tools to monitor their kids' use of AI.

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