# State Attorneys General Investigate OpenAI Safety Practices

A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general, including New York and Florida, has launched a comprehensive investigation into OpenAI's safety practices. The probe focuses on OpenAI's data handling, advertising, and the impact of its AI technologies on vulnerable populations. This regulatory scrutiny arises as OpenAI confidentially files for a potential $1 trillion IPO, signaling increased oversight risks for contractors and vendors engaged with AI technologies.

- Procurement professionals should be aware that heightened regulatory attention on AI safety may influence contract requirements and compliance standards for AI-related services.
- Vendors working with or supplying AI technologies to government entities may face increased due diligence and reporting obligations.
- This investigation highlights the growing importance of integrating robust safety and ethical considerations into AI procurement strategies.
- Organizations should evaluate their risk management frameworks in light of potential regulatory actions affecting AI deployments and partnerships.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** June 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the Attorney General of New York (NY AG)
- Office of the Attorney General of Florida (FL AG)

### Vendors
- OpenAI (subject of investigation)

### Sources
- [US state attorneys general launch massive probe into OpenAI's safety practices](https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/us-state-attorneys-general-launch-massive-probe-into-openai-s-safety-practices/ar-AA25Hxtq) - MSN