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Florida Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, Alleging Profit Over Safety

01 June 2026 07:45

Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of prioritizing profit over safety by marketing ChatGPT as safe while concealing risks that could harm users. - The lawsuit seeks to hold Sam Altman personally liable for alleged safety failures.

- Florida claims OpenAI concealed that ChatGPT could drive users toward harmful behaviors. - The case marks a major escalation in regulatory scrutiny of the AI industry.

This legal action underscores growing concerns about AI ethics and corporate accountability, with Florida taking a leading role in challenging OpenAI's practices.

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