States Deploy Social Media Playbook Against OpenAI Before Federal AI Law Passes
State attorneys general, led by New York, have subpoenaed OpenAI for documents on ChatGPT’s design, data practices, and impact on children and elderly users—following Florida’s first-state lawsuit in June. This mirrors the regulatory playbook used against social media platforms, with 49 states introducing 464 AI bills since 2025 as Congress stalls on federal legislation.









