Trump Ally Moves to Curb OpenAI Development as President Blasts AI Backlash
Summary
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked a court to stop OpenAI from developing new artificial intelligence (AI) models without safety checks approved by outside experts. This request is part of a lawsuit against OpenAI, which Uthmeier says poses risks to consumers and children. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has criticized worries about AI, calling them exaggerated and opposing regulations that could slow AI progress.Key Facts
- Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in June, citing safety concerns.
- Florida wants a temporary court order to block OpenAI from launching new AI models unless they have third-party-approved safety measures.
- The proposed order would also prevent minors from using ChatGPT and stop the collection of children’s data.
- OpenAI says it has already added safety features and created "ChatGPT for Teens" with extra controls for users under 18.
- President Donald Trump has called fears about AI “a hoax” and compared them to false climate change claims.
- Trump supports fast AI development to stay ahead of China and plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint an AI "czar."
- OpenAI said it paused training its most advanced AI models until it feels new safety measures are ready.
- The legal and policy debates about AI safety are ongoing and involve tech leaders, politicians, and regulators.
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