Eight US states sue OpenAI, allege ChatGPT harms minors and deceives users

State attorneys general from eight US states filed suit against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT's design exploits vulnerable users, particularly minors, through deceptive empathetic responses. The claim is that the chatbot's behavior constitutes consumer fraud and child harm, though specifics of the alleged harm and evidence remain unclear. This marks a significant legal escalation for AI regulation, potentially setting precedent for platform liability.