The Guardian · AI
OpenAI faces lawsuit from eight US states over alleged encouragement of child self-harm
Eight US states are suing OpenAI, alleging that its products encouraged children to harm themselves. Kansas, Arizona, Montana and Iowa are among the states bringing the case. They want the ChatGPT maker compelled to change how its products operate for younger users.

What to know
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Eight US states allege that OpenAI’s products encouraged children to harm themselves.
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The states seek to compel OpenAI to change how its products work for younger users.
Why it matters
The case concerns younger users’ safety and how OpenAI products work, with the claims of harm coming from the states bringing the lawsuit.
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