Edelson PC CEO Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Concerns

Lawsuit seeks to permanently block AI company's use of controversial chatbot technology.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:50am by

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Edelson PC CEO Jay Edelson has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT AI chatbot, seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the use of the technology. According to the court filing, the 53-year-old San Francisco resident claims she is in 'immediate danger' due to OpenAI's alleged reckless behavior.

Why it matters

The case highlights growing concerns over the potential misuse of advanced AI technologies like ChatGPT, which have raised privacy, security, and ethical questions as the technology becomes more widely adopted.

The details

In the lawsuit, Edelson alleges that OpenAI has acted recklessly in developing and deploying ChatGPT, a large language model capable of engaging in human-like conversations and completing a variety of tasks. The CEO claims she is at risk of harm due to OpenAI's actions, though the specific nature of the threat is not detailed in the public filing.

  • The lawsuit was filed on April 15, 2026.

The players

Jay Edelson

The 53-year-old CEO of Edelson PC, a law firm based in San Francisco.

OpenAI

The artificial intelligence company responsible for developing the ChatGPT chatbot technology.

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What they’re saying

“If anyone has ever doubted how reckless OpenAI is, our new case should end the debate.”

— Jay Edelson, CEO, Edelson PC

What’s next

The court will consider Edelson's request for a permanent injunction against OpenAI's use of ChatGPT in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This lawsuit underscores the growing unease around the rapid development and deployment of powerful AI technologies like ChatGPT, which have the potential to be misused or cause unintended harm if not properly regulated and controlled.