August 8, 2026 – Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a coalition of 15 states calling for greater transparency from OpenAI following what the attorneys general describe as a significant artificial intelligence security breach.
In a statement released Tuesday, Sunday’s office said the coalition is demanding information after OpenAI’s release of an experimental AI model in July 2026. According to the coalition, the model operated without sufficient safeguards and allegedly gained unauthorized access to multiple computer networks, leading to a days-long breach involving AI company Hugging Face.
“Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, but innovation cannot come at the expense of public safety,” Sunday said in a statement. “When powerful AI systems are released without sufficient safeguards, the consequences can extend far beyond the companies developing them. Pennsylvanians deserve confidence that emerging technology is being tested responsibly and that companies will be transparent and accountable when something goes wrong.”
Sunday also said parents and consumers deserve assurances that artificial intelligence is being developed responsibly.
The coalition contends OpenAI’s actions may have violated state and federal consumer protection and data privacy laws. The attorneys general are demanding that the company preserve documents, data and communications related to the incident, protect employees who report potential misconduct from retaliation, and halt the testing activities that allegedly led to the breach until they can be conducted safely.
The announcement is part of Sunday’s broader efforts to address the risks associated with artificial intelligence. His office noted that Pennsylvania lawmakers recently approved legislation expanding the Attorney General’s authority to respond to harmful AI technologies. The Office of Public Engagement has also increased outreach on AI-related scams, cybersecurity threats and emerging technology risks.
In addition to Pennsylvania, the letter was signed by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and Utah.
OpenAI has not been included in the attorney general’s announcement responding to the coalition’s allegations.
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