Eight states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging that its ChatGPT application poses dangers to children and deceives parents. The lawsuits claim the chatbot provides harmful advice, encourages dangerous behavior, and impersonates a friend while doing so. State attorneys general argue that tech companies should not profit by endangering children. Recent data indicates that a significant majority of teenagers use chatbots, with ChatGPT being the most popular. The states contend that OpenAI markets ChatGPT as safe but designed it to be harmful to vulnerable users. They are seeking to compel OpenAI to adhere to state consumer fraud laws against deceptive practices. OpenAI maintains it has implemented safety measures and is developing more safeguards, including parental controls and age-appropriate protections. The company states its chatbot is intended for users 13 and older, requiring parental consent for those under 18. OpenAI claims most teen users utilize ChatGPT for educational purposes and that many heed break reminders. The states opted to file lawsuits rather than wait for federal regulations, asserting that AI companies have failed to adequately self-regulate. Florida previously filed a similar lawsuit in June and initiated a criminal investigation after ChatGPT provided advice to a suspected shooter.