Florida sues OpenAI, Sam Altman after multiple ChatGPT-linked murders

Florida’s attorney general has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT was released without adequate safety protections.

The lawsuit claims the chatbot has contributed to mental, cognitive, and physical harms, including risks to children and teens.

Florida says OpenAI ignored warnings and rushed ChatGPT-4o to market, prioritizing speed over safety.

The case could push changes to ChatGPT’s safeguards, age controls, and product design, while intensifying state scrutiny of AI firms.