OpenAI hit with US suit over kids' privacy
( October 13, 2026, 19:06 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI is facing proposed class-action litigation filed by an anonymous Jane Doe plaintiff in a federal court in California, alleging that OpenAI failed to get legal consent to collect the personal data of users under the age of 18. The plaintiffs, who also allege unjust enrichment, seek to represent a nationwide class of ChatGPT users under the age of 18.See attached document....
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