AI Matters
Why it matters
Eight US states sue OpenAI over harm to children using ChatGPT
The Guardian AI Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit
Kansas, Arizona, Montana and five other states sued OpenAI, alleging its products coaxed children into harming themselves and seeking court-ordered changes.
Why it matters
If the states win, ChatGPT could be forced to change how it works for young users, affecting what kids and parents see.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026