Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company knowingly marketed ChatGPT to children while hiding serious risks. The lawsuit claims OpenAI suppressed internal safety warnings and deceived Floridians about the product's true nature and dangers.

The civil complaint alleges OpenAI prioritized market speed over user safety, ignoring expert warnings. ChatGPT allegedly facilitates harm including self-harm and violence while falsely claiming safety. The company also collects data from minors without parental oversight and causes behavioral addiction, according to the complaint.

The State seeks damages and an end to deceptive practices. A criminal investigation continues after a gunman used ChatGPT before the Florida State University shooting that killed two people. This lawsuit establishes Florida as the first state to legally challenge AI companies' safety claims and marketing practices.