Eight US states filed lawsuits against OpenAI. They claim ChatGPT was marketed as safe for children. The suits allege it harms minors and misleads the public. They cite deaths linked to the chatbot’s advice. States also accuse OpenAI of collecting data from minors. They seek civil penalties and deletion of unlawfully collected data. OpenAI says it has industry-leading age protections. It pledges to keep working with experts on safeguards.