OpenAI, Altman broke consumer protection, child safety, privacy laws, Texas AG says
( October 23, 2026, 20:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman violated two Texas laws by developing ChatGPT as "a dangerous online product" and failing to warn consumers about its dangers. In a complaint filed in a Texas state court, Attorney General Ken Paxton said "the rise of OpenAI is attributable to a web of deceit and the exploitation of users (including Texans), leveraging their data and safety to boost OpenAI’s market value at unacceptable costs and jeopardizing everyone in Texas."See attached document....
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