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title: "OpenAI sued by 8 states alleging ChatGPT coached children to harm themselves, others"
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> OpenAI sued by 8 states alleging ChatGPT coached children to harm themselves, others: 77 articles from 75 outlets in 9 languages, each linked to its own source.

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# OpenAI sued by 8 states alleging ChatGPT coached children to harm themselves, others

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## What is on file, and what is not

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### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-young-users-6460526)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children"](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/articleshow/134950394.cms)

### ["OpenAI sued by 8 states alleging ChatGPT coached children to harm themselves, others"](https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/business/openai-sued-by-8-states-alleging-chatgpt-coached-children-to-harm-themselves-others/)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το..."](https://www.capital.gr/diethni/4023604/ipa-okto-politeies-prosefugan-kata-tis-openai-upostirizontas-oti-to-chatgpt-blaptei-ta-paidia/)

### ["Ocho estados de EE.UU. demandan a OpenAI por considerar que ChatGPT es dañino para los chicos"](https://www.lanacion.com.ar/tecnologia/ocho-estados-de-eeuu-demandan-a-openai-por-considerar-que-chatgpt-es-danino-para-los-chicos-nid14102026/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children"](https://wabx.net/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Otte delstater sagsøger OpenAI for at rådgive børn om selvskade"](https://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/otte-delstater-sagsoeger-openai-raadgive-boern-om-selvskade)

### ["Delstater sagsøger OpenAI for at vejlede børn i selvskade | Nyheder"](https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/seneste/delstater-sagsoeger-openai-vejlede-boern-i-selvskade)

### ["USA: Osiem amerykańskich stanów pozwało OpenAI twierdząc, że uczyła dzieci jak zaszkodzić sobie lub innym"](https://www.wnp.pl/rynki/usa-osiem-amerykanskich-stanow-pozwalo-openai-twierdzac-ze-uczyla-dzieci-jak-zaszkodzic-sobie-lub-innym,1109167.html)

### ["Opt state americane anunță că dau în judecată OpenAI, după ce ChatGPT ar fi incitat copiii să se rănească singuri"](https://www.mediafax.ro/stirile-zilei/opt-state-americane-anunta-ca-dau-in-judecata-openai-dupa-ce-chatgpt-ar-fi-incitat-copiii-sa-se-raneasca-singuri-23825584)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://590kqnt.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες έκαναν αγωγή στην OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://www.newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1769938/ipa-okto-politeies-ekanan-agogi-stin-openai-ypostirizontas-oti-to-chatgpt-vlaptei-ta-paidia)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://athina984.gr/2026/10/14/ipa-okto-politeies-prosefygan-kata-tis-openai-ypostirizontas-oti-to-chatgpt-vlaptei-ta-paidia/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children"](https://whtc.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Amerikaanse staten dagen OpenAI om ChatGPT voor kinderen"](https://nieuws.nl/economie/amerikaanse-staten-dagen-openai-om-gevaar-chatgpt-voor-kinderen)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms children"](https://wiky.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Osiem stanów USA pozywa OpenAI. Chodzi o krzywdę dzieci"](https://wiadomosci.onet.pl/swiat/osiem-stanow-usa-pozywa-openai-chodzi-o-krzywde-dzieci/8rvwysn)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://www.iefimerida.gr/kosmos/ipa-okto-politeies-prosefygan-kata-tis-openai)

### ["Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit"](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/14/openai-child-self-harm-lawsuit)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://www.topontiki.gr/2026/10/14/ipa-okto-polities-prosefigan-kata-tis-openai-ipostirizontas-oti-to-chatgpt-vlapti-ta-pedia/)

### ["Eight states accuse OpenAI of coaching children to harm themselves in lawsuit"](https://www.aol.co.uk/articles/eight-states-accuse-openai-coaching-202630000.html)

### ["OpenAI sued by 8 states over ChatGPT safety concerns"](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/14/openai-sued-by-8-states-over-chatgpt-safety-concerns-.html)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://newsradio967.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://wiod.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://wbhpam.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://whnz.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://wmmbam.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://newstalk1230.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://1190talkradio.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight States File Lawsuit Against OpenAI"](https://newsradio710.iheart.com/content/2026-10-14-eight-states-file-lawsuit-against-openai/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn’t safe for kids"](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1011500/openai-state-lawsuits-chatgpt-safety)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.sconeadvocate.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.easternriverinachronicle.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://wkzo.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://kfgo.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.edenmagnet.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young-c-23021673)

### ["Eight US States Sue OpenAI, Claiming ChatGPT Harms Young Users"](https://english.aawsat.com/technology/5329740-eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-young-users)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://www.sofokleousin.gr/techin/ipa-okto-politeies-prosefygan-kata-tis-openai-ypostirizontas-oti-)

### ["OpenAI Sued Over Children's Data Used to Train ChatGPT"](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-accused-using-childrens-data/)

### ["OpenAI Sued by 8 US States Over Allegations ChatGPT Coached Children to Harm Themselves and Others"](https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/openai-sued-eight-us-states-chatgpt-child-safety-1825724)

### ["OpenAI faces lawsuits from 8 US states for child harm"](https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tech/openai-faces-lawsuits-from-8-us-states-for-child-harm)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT harm to young"](https://www.examiner.com.au/story/9368855/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-chatgpt-harm-to-young/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://hot96.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["美国 8 州起诉 OpenAI，指控 ChatGPT 指导青少年如何自伤或伤害他人"](https://www.ithome.com/1/013/160.htm)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://mymixfm.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["ΗΠΑ: Οκτώ Πολιτείες προσέφυγαν κατά της OpenAI υποστηρίζοντας ότι το ChatGPT βλάπτει τα παιδιά"](https://bankwars.gr/ipa-okto-politeies-prosefygan-kata-tis-openai-ypostirizontas-oti-to-chatgpt-vlaptei-ta/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over alleged harm to young ChatGPT users"](https://www.middle-east-online.com/en/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-alleged-harm-young-chatgpt-users)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://kelo.com/2026/10/14/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-children/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users"](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-sued-eight-states-alleged-harm-chatgpt-rcna603614)

### ["Demandan a OpenAI porque ChatGPT habría incitado a adolescentes a autolesionarse en Estados Unidos"](https://www.infobae.com/tecno/2026/10/15/demandan-a-openai-porque-chatgpt-incito-a-adolescentes-a-autolesionarse-en-estados-unidos/)

### ["OpenAI sued by 8 states over alleged harm to children"](https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/10/openai-sued-by-8-states-over-alleged-harm-to-children/)

### ["AG Mayes sues OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms Arizona kids"](https://www.kvoa.com/news/arizona/ag-mayes-sues-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-arizona-kids/article_34346f1e-3f41-4e23-997b-6dd5da23395e.html)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC Chicago"](https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/4002741/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth"](https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/4091178/)

### ["美国八州联手起诉OpenAI，称ChatGPT危害儿童和老年人"](https://www.163.com/dy/article/L996JJD90514R9P4.html)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC Bay Area"](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/4158242/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC4 Washington"](https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/4167578/)

### ["Eight States Sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's Alleged Harms to Users"](https://www.today.com/news/politics/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleging-harm-users-rcna603618)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC10 Philadelphia"](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/4479823/)

### ["美 8개 주, 오픈AI에 소송⋯"챗GPT 안전성 과장""](http://inews24.com/view/2015164)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users – Taylorville Daily News"](https://www.taylorvilledailynews.com/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-young-users/)

### ["OpenAI faces lawsuits from 8 US states over ChatGPT's alleged harm to users"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/openai-faces-lawsuits-from-8-us-states-over-chatgpts-alleged-harm-to-users/articleshow/134955856.cms)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://bworldonline.com/technology/2026/10/15/787127/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-young-users/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC Los Angeles"](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/3956432/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claim ChatGPT encouraged users, including teens, to harm themselves or others"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claim-chatgpt-encouraged-users-including-teens-to-harm-themselves-or-others/articleshow/134955959.cms)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC Connecticut"](https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/3785076/)

### ["Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged harms to users – NBC New York"](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/tech/eight-states-sue-openai-chatgpt-alleged-harms-users/6559545/)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT harms young users"](https://en.apa.az/america/eight-us-states-sue-openai-claiming-chatgpt-harms-young-users-530135)

### ["Eight US states sue OpenAI over alleged harm to children"](https://www.pakistantimes.com/eight-us-states-sue-openai-over-alleged-harm-to-children-15672/)

### ["Șase state americane au dat în judecată OpenAI. ChatGPT este acuzat că ar fi îndemnat mai mulți copii să-și facă rău"](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/sase-state-americane-au-dat-in-judecata-openai-chatgpt-este-acuzat-ca-ar-fi-indemnat-mai-multi-copii-sa-si-faca-rau.html)

### ["OpenAI, la impulsora de ChatGPT, demandada por ocho estados de EEUU por "causar daños a niños" e infringir la ley"](https://www.diariosigloxxi.com/texto-ep/mostrar/20261015092952/openai-impulsora-chatgpt-demandada-ocho-estados-eeuu-causar-danos-ninos-e-infringir-ley)

### ["美8州起诉ChatGPT引导用户自我伤害"](https://www.163.com/dy/article/L99S1SJT0550WHYR.html)

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