Can states try to regulate AI technology? A lawyer says yes.

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A Florida Republican attorney general is seeking to halt OpenAI’s development of AI technologies until safety is legally verified, arguing for state regulation of these systems. In response, Derek Bambauer, a law professor at the University of Florida, discusses the feasibility and implications of such regulatory actions by states.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, asked the Florida 10th Judicial Circuit Court on Monday to halt OpenAI’s development of ChatGPT and impose safety measures until they are deemed safe for users, especially minors. The lawsuit filed by Florida in June alleges that OpenAI misrepresented the safety of its platform and endangered children through harmful content like self-harm instructions and addiction-inducing features. Uthmeier's request includes barring minors from accessing ChatGPT and prohibiting attributing human-like qualities to the AI tool. An OpenAI spokesperson stated they have suspended training on their most advanced models until further protective measures are implemented, reflecting a shift in stance from earlier views that opposed strict regulation.

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