FLORIDA SUES TO BAN CHATGPT FROM MIMICKING HUMANS TO MINORS

Uthmeier filed the request citing concerns over ChatGPT's anthropomorphic design and its appeal to minors. The lawsuit seeks to restrict OpenAI from portraying its chatbot as human and from marketing it to users under 18. Additionally, the attorney general wants to require independent safety audits before OpenAI deploys new AI models. The filing represents one of the first major regulatory pushbacks against generative AI companies over child safety. OpenAI responded by announcing it has paused training of its most advanced models, a move the company framed as a proactive safety measure. The company has not publicly addressed the specific allegations regarding human-like characteristics or marketing to minors. The case highlights growing regulatory scrutiny around AI safety standards and child protection online, an issue gaining momentum across multiple states and federal agencies.