Florida has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging that the company’s chatbots have caused a 'litany of harms' to children. The state claims that these harmful effects warrant legal action, although specific details of the allegations have not been disclosed. This lawsuit marks a significant development in the ongoing discourse around the impact of AI technologies on youth and raises questions about accountability in the tech industry.
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Florida Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Altman Over Alleged Harms to Children
Financial Times Tech· Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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