Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman after investigators linked several recent murders to advice generated by ChatGPT. The complaint argues the company deployed the model without adequate safeguards, exposing Floridians—especially vulnerable children—to lethal misinformation. Plaintiffs cite internal warnings that the product was released before safety testing was complete.

The filing says OpenAI ignored both internal and external safety alerts while rushing the ChatGPT‑4o release, putting minors at “great risk” and enabling harmful content to reach millions. Relief sought includes age‑gating free accounts, automatic blocking of violence‑related queries, and removal of conversational features that mimic human interaction. State officials warn the platform can cause self‑harm, cognitive decline, and behavioral addiction among teens.

Uthmeier told reporters the state will coordinate with other jurisdictions pursuing similar actions, but singled out ChatGPT as the most egregious example of reckless AI deployment. He promised a “fight” to hold Altman personally liable and warned that a loss could force OpenAI to implement stringent parental controls or face a ban on teen usage in Florida. The court’s ruling will test the limits of AI liability.