By Amy Miller ( November 8, 2025, 01:00 GMT | Comment) -- The legal risks for makers of companion chatbots are growing fast, the latest round of litigation against OpenAI filed in California state court shows. Adults and their family members are joining the legal fight against companion chatbots that, until recently, focused on children. New lawsuits in California are accusing OpenAI of prioritizing profits over consumer safety and even encouraging suicidal behavior among adult users, too. The legal risks for makers of companion chatbots are growing fast, the latest round of litigation against OpenAI filed in California state court shows. ...
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