Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged 'exploitation of users'

Florida's attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company exploited users by promoting products with known harmful potential. The suit claims OpenAI knowingly pushed technologies that could endanger lives, including after a mass shooter at Florida State University reportedly used ChatGPT to plan an attack. The complaint identifies four counts of deception and user exploitation, asserting that Altman personally disregarded risks to human life. AG James Uthmeier seeks penalties and court orders, not criminal charges, though a separate criminal investigation into OpenAI is ongoing. The lawsuit marks the first in the nation to hold a tech CEO personally liable for harm caused by AI tools.