Texas’s attorney general sued OpenAI and Sam Altman
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued OpenAI, affiliated entities and CEO Sam Altman on Friday, alleging consumer deception and failures to protect Texans, including children, from harms associated with ChatGPT. The lawsuit invokes the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act and alleges violations of a state law requiring digital service providers to implement child-safety features.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit Friday against OpenAI Global LLC, affiliated entities and CEO Sam Altman. The complaint alleges that OpenAI presented ChatGPT as a safe, reliable tool while failing to protect Texans, including children, from harms associated with relying on the chatbot. Paxton’s office says the claims include violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices–Consumer Protection Act and a separate state mandate requiring digital platforms to provide safeguards for minors. The lawsuit seeks to hold the company accountable for alleged deception and harm. Paxton said OpenAI has a responsibility to protect users and warn them about risks from its platform. The allegations have not been established in court.
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- woodlandsonline.com — Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for Lying to Users and Harming Texans | Woodlands Online
- tipranks.com — Texas AG sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman for ‘lying to users’
- texastribune.org — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
- bloomberglaw.com — Texas Sues OpenAI Over Consumer Deception Claims, Child Safety
Verifier’s note
The results report that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging consumer deception and harms. The reports are dated October 23, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.