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AI companies face mounting legal liability as chatbots are linked to deaths and violence

Leading plaintiff-side litigation against AI and social media companies

Eight states sued OpenAI on Oct. 14, 2026, saying ChatGPT violated consumer protection laws by harming children and misleading adults. The suits were filed separately in each state's own courts, and follow Florida's June lawsuit against the company and chief executive Sam Altman.

Updated Oct 23