Policy · Episode 2 · 2 October 2026

Florida asks court to restrict OpenAI

Florida has asked a court to halt OpenAI's most advanced AI development, citing fears of human extinction.

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Robyn, anchorFlorida's Attorney General has asked a court to rein in OpenAI.

Robyn, anchorArs Technica reports.

Robyn, anchorHe wants a temporary injunction, an order that applies while Florida's lawsuit continues.

Robyn, anchorIt would halt new OpenAI models without outside-approved safety guardrails.

Robyn, anchorAnd it would bar ChatGPT from saying "I" or mimicking emotion.

Robyn, anchorOpenAI says it has already paused training its most capable models.

Robyn, anchorThe court has not ruled.

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