Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, has initiated a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, claiming that the ChatGPT chatbot poses risks to minors by fostering addiction and harmful behaviors. At a press conference, Uthmeier stated, "People are getting hurt, parents are getting deceived, and they need to pay for it." He referenced a study from Drexel University indicating that chatbot usage correlates with negative outcomes for teenagers, including sleep deprivation and declining academic performance. The lawsuit argues that OpenAI has failed to implement adequate safeguards to prevent minors from using ChatGPT, particularly noting the absence of age verification in its free version. While OpenAI claims to have established protections for minors, including a system to estimate user age, Uthmeier contends that these measures are insufficient. The attorney general is seeking damages of $10,000 per violation and is inviting other states to join the lawsuit to enhance protections for young users.