Texas sues OpenAI, Sam Altman over product safety

The state’s attorney general in court documents alleges OpenAI falsely marketed ChatGPT as safe and that it has harmed Texans, including children.

By Casey He 10/23/2026 4:39 PM EDT|Updated: 10/23/2026 5:46 PM EDT

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday launched a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they misled consumers about the safety of the company’s artificial intelligence chatbot and failed to protect users from harm.

The lawsuit is the latest example of a growing legal offensive from states against the ChatGPT maker, as the federal government has largely maintained a hands-off approach to AI regulation.

“With the rapid advancement of AI technology, OpenAI has the responsibility to protect users and warn them of the many dangers of its platform,” said Paxton in a statement.…