Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Claiming Company Concealed Serious Risks of ChatGPT

State AG said company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.

Associated Press

Jun 1, 2026 — 2 min read

Photo of Sam Altman arriving at the U.S. District Court in Oakland, Calif., on April 30, 2026, by Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP

MIAMI, June 1, 2026 (AP) — The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said during news conference that the company suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived users about the true nature and dangers of the product.

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