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# What Actually Happened, Palate Cleanser
- URL: https://adjacent.media/scan/2026-10-15-pm/
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:19:32.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-15T23:19:32.000Z
- Description: OpenAI faced dual legal pressure Thursday: eight states filed suit alleging ChatGPT harmed children and that the company misled users about safety, while the company separately disclosed that a departing employee transferred over 100 files on an unreleased product to personal accounts before moving
- Author: Jonathan Greene
- Tags: #scan-pm, #scan

OpenAI faced dual legal pressure Thursday: eight states filed suit alleging ChatGPT harmed children and that the company misled users about safety, while the company separately disclosed that a departing employee transferred over 100 files on an unreleased product to personal accounts before moving to Apple. Tesla unveiled the Roadster again, and Nvidia expanded its European spending.

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#### [Eight states sue OpenAI, saying ChatGPT isn't safe for kids](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1011500/openai-state-lawsuits-chatgpt-safety?ref=adjacent.media)

A new wave of state attorneys general alleges ChatGPT harmed children and that OpenAI misled customers about its safety, with Arkansas's 73-page complaint among the filings. *(The Verge)*

#### [OpenAI says ex-employee took device files before returning to Apple](https://thenextweb.com/news/openai-ex-employee-device-files-apple?ref=adjacent.media)

More than 100 files on an unreleased OpenAI product went to personal accounts before the employee moved to Apple. *(The Next Web)*

#### [Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/business/hormuz-oil-tanker-attacks.html?ref=adjacent.media) (paywall)

Tankers continue crossing the Strait of Hormuz, but transportation costs have skyrocketed. *(NYT)*

> “Told users ChatGPT was safe while it knew of serious risks.” — *Arkansas AG Tim Griffin's allegation against OpenAI, via The Next Web*

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#### [Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/business/tesla-roadster-2026-ev-sports-car.html?ref=adjacent.media) (paywall)

Tesla joins Jaguar and Bentley in selling expensive electric cars to buyers who traditionally prefer expensive cars with engines. *(NYT)*