{
  "id": 10548633,
  "title": "Trump Ally Moves to Curb OpenAI Development as President Blasts AI Backlash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/trump-ally-moves-to-curb-openai-development-as-president-blasts-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-28T22:08:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/trump-ally-moves-halt-openai-growth-ai-backlash-12498761"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican and supporter of President Donald Trump, is attempting to block OpenAI from developing new AI models without approved safety measures. Uthmeier filed a motion on Monday seeking a temporary injunction against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, arguing that the company's AI products pose risks to consumers and children. The legal action stems from a lawsuit Florida filed against OpenAI and Altman in June. Uthmeier announced the request on X, stating that Florida has asked the court for a new temporary injunction, prohibiting new model development without independent safety guardrails, minors' access to ChatGPT, and third-party approval of safety protections before OpenAI can advance new AI models. OpenAI has claimed to have taken additional steps to address AI safety concerns, such as launching \"ChatGPT for Teens\" with additional safeguards and parental controls for users under 18. The company also stated that safety standards should apply across the AI industry rather than targeting a single company. However, Uthmeier argues that OpenAI has not taken sufficient action and is asking the court to impose the necessary restrictions on the technology. The move comes amid a growing debate over AI safety, with some experts and leaders in the industry advocating for stronger oversight, while others, like President Trump, have dismissed concerns about AI as a hoax and pushed for rapid development to maintain the United States' competitiveness in the global race for AI dominance.",
  "summary": "OpenAI faces new restrictions push from Florida AG as Trump calls AI fears a \"hoax.\"",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}