The Wall Street Journal reports that a coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI and served the company with a sweeping subpoena seeking documents on a broad range of operations and their impact on users. Reuters could not immediately verify the WSJ report, and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Details on which states are involved and the precise scope of the probe remain unclear.
Coalition Of U.S. State Attorneys General Opens Probe Into OpenAI; WSJ Says Company Was Served With Sweeping Subpoena
The OpenAI logo in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
June 12 — The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that a coalition of U.S. state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI. According to the Journal, the company was served the same day with a broad subpoena seeking documents about a wide range of its operations and the potential impact on users.
Report Details And Status
The WSJ account, citing people familiar with the matter, says the subpoena requests records related to numerous aspects of OpenAI's activities, including deployment, user impact and internal practices. The report did not identify the sources.
Verification And Response: Reuters said it could not immediately verify the Journal's report, and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Reporting by Carlos Méndez in Mexico City; Editing by Tom Hogue
At this stage, details remain limited: the exact states involved, the specific legal or factual focuses of the inquiry, and any timeline for compliance or further action have not been disclosed. The development reflects increasing regulatory attention on artificial intelligence companies over consumer protection, data use, and safety concerns.
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