Florida asks court to restrict new OpenAI model releases

Florida's attorney general asked a state court on Monday to restrict OpenAI from releasing new artificial intelligence models unless an independent party approves additional safeguards. The request is a motion for a preliminary injunction in the state's existing lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. A judge has not granted the requested order.

The state also seeks limits on ChatGPT access for minors and on claims that the chatbot is safe, accurate or human-like, according to the motion and reports by Bloomberg Law and Al Jazeera. Florida alleges that the company has exposed users to serious risks. Those allegations remain contested claims in litigation, not court findings.

Bloomberg Law reported that OpenAI said on Friday it had paused training its most capable models and would resume when it was confident of further safeguards. A company spokesperson said governments should help set standards for the entire AI industry. That statement does not amount to agreement with Florida's proposed injunction.

The court's decision could shape how far one state can go in seeking advance safety approval for a major AI developer. For now, the change is a legal request, not a new rule governing OpenAI's releases.