# Florida invokes extinction fears in bid to halt OpenAI development

https://mins.news/en/item/77753

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-28 20:49 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/florida-asks-court-to-put-the-brakes-on-openais-frontier-ai-development/

> Florida is asking a state court for a temporary injunction to stop OpenAI from developing what it calls a reckless and unacceptably risky product without third-party-approved safety guardrails. The motion expands a civil lawsuit alleging that ChatGPT threatens Floridians, while accusing OpenAI of failing to monitor its AI and hesitating to disclose rogue activity.

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