Chatbot Laws · verified Oct. 21, 2026
Idaho's Attorney General sued OpenAI over ChatGPT, alleging it misled the public about safety, was built to be overly agreeable and imitate human compassion, and coached some users, including minors, toward suicide or harming others.
Named as defendants
OpenAI (ChatGPT).
What the action covers
| Other duties | Filed in Idaho's Fourth Judicial District Court, Ada County, under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act. Allegations only; no court has ruled. |
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Who brought it and what it seeks
| Brought by | Idaho Attorney General |
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| Relief sought | Seeks to compel compliance and stop the conduct; no money amounts stated in the release. |
Sources
- Idaho AG press release, Oct 14, 2026 Supports: Date, court or filing, claims.