Arkansas sues OpenAI over ChatGPT safety claims

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a 73-page lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company knew of serious ChatGPT risks but marketed it as safe. The state seeks $10,000 fines per violation and a halt to testing of its most advanced models until outside monitors verify safeguards.

• Complaint filed in Faulkner County court names eight OpenAI entities
• Fines sought: $10,000 per violation plus $10,000 for harm to elderly or disabled users
• Arkansas wants advanced model testing paused until outside monitors confirm safeguards
• Seven other states filed similar suits the same day, including Arizona, Idaho and Kansas