Nebraska Attorney General sues OpenAI entities over ChatGPT in Buffalo County District Court
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Summary
According to the complaint filed on Oct 14, 2026 in the District Court of Buffalo County, Nebraska, the State of Nebraska, through Attorney General Michael T. Hilgers, sues OpenAI Foundation, OpenAI Group PBC, OpenAI OpCo, LLC and other OpenAI entities. It alleges the defendants misrepresented ChatGPT as safe and appropriate for teens, that ChatGPT harmed vulnerable users including minors, and that no age verification is required. The State brings claims under the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act and the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. It seeks civil penalties, injunctive relief, restitution, disgorgement, damages and attorneys' fees. The complaint demands a jury trial. These are allegations and have not been decided by a court.
Why it matters
The filing is a state enforcement action over a widely used AI chatbot, centered on claims about child safety, marketing and consumer deception. It identifies the remedies the State requests under Nebraska consumer protection law. The allegations are untested, and the complaint does not state any further schedule.
Claims in complaints are allegations that have not been proven unless a court has ruled on them.
- Parties involved
- State of Nebraska; Nebraska Attorney General; OpenAI Foundation; OpenAI Group PBC; OpenAI OpCo, LLC; District Court of Buffalo County, Nebraska
- Case number
- D09CI260000488
- Primary source
- ago.nebraska.gov (ago.nebraska.gov)
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- Topics
- Consumer protection · Children & online safety · Healthcare & medical AI