Nebraska AG sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety risks to children

Attorney General Mike Hilgers accuses the company behind ChatGPT of misleading parents and violating Nebraska consumer protection laws.

October 14, 2026Updated: October 14, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska AG sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety risks to children

The OpenAI logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen which displays the ChatGPT home Screen, March 17, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Nebraska AG sues OpenAI over alleged ChatGPT safety risks to children

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

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