LINCOLN— Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company misled consumers about ChatGPT’s safety for minors and violated state consumer protection laws. Hilgers joined attorneys general from Iowa, Kansas, and West Virginia in announcing separate lawsuits, with four additional states also taking legal action. The lawsuits cite concerns over harmful AI-generated responses, including dangerous medical advice and encouragement of self-harm. State officials argue that stronger safeguards and accountability are needed to protect children, emphasizing that states should act rather than wait for federal regulation.

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