Chatbot Laws · verified Oct. 21, 2026
Arkansas's Attorney General sued OpenAI over ChatGPT, alleging it called ChatGPT safe while hiding known risks, that users including minors got self-harm and suicide instructions past its safeguards, and that it collects minors' data without notice and consent. The state seeks risk disclosures, an end to minors' data collection, restitution and civil penalties.
Named as defendants
OpenAI (ChatGPT).
What the action covers
| Other duties | Filed in Faulkner County Circuit Court (Case No. 23CV-26-2984). Claims: Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, the Children's and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, and common-law negligence, strict liability, unjust enrichment and public nuisance. Also asks the court to halt further advanced AI testing until safeguards are in place. Allegations only. |
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Who brought it and what it seeks
| Brought by | Arkansas Attorney General |
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| Relief sought | Civil penalties and restitution sought; amounts not stated in the release. |
Sources
- Arkansas AG press release, Oct 14, 2026 Supports: Date, court or filing, claims.
- Filed complaint, Faulkner County Circuit Court Supports: Court, case number, filing date.