Iowa, Nebraska and six other states are suing OpenAI for endangering children
The lawsuits cover everything from the design of ChatGPT to the company's recent issues with rogue agents.
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October 14, 2026
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In short: Iowa, Nebraska and six other states are suing OpenAI for endangering children
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Iowa, Nebraska And Six Other States Are Suing OpenAI For Endangering Children The lawsuits cover everything from the design of ChatGPT to the company's recent issues with rogue agents. In a coordinated effort, eight states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI alleging the company has violated state-level consumer protection laws and endangered children.
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