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Florida Attorney General requests injunction against OpenAI's ChatGPT development

Axios · September 28, 2026Original source ↗

Florida Attorney General requests injunction against OpenAI's ChatGPT development

What happened

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has requested an emergency injunction to halt the development of ChatGPT by OpenAI. The motion claims that OpenAI lacks the ability to regulate its technology effectively and cites numerous security incidents involving its models.

Why it matters

This case could set a precedent for how states regulate AI companies amid a lack of federal guidelines.

How this story affects people

How does this story affect you if you are an AI developer in Florida?

This legal action could directly impact your work, as it may lead to stricter regulations on AI development in the state. If the injunction is granted, it could halt ongoing projects and create uncertainty in the industry.

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