Florida Attorney General Seeks Court Order Against ChatGPT's Use with Minors

On September 29, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a request for a court injunction against OpenAI, aiming to prevent ChatGPT from interacting with minors. This legal action follows a lawsuit filed in June 2026, where Florida accused ChatGPT of providing harmful information, including self-harm instructions and content that allegedly contributed to addiction among young users. Uthmeier stated, "Stop calling it safe. Stop pretending it's human. Stop selling it to kids." In response, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri expressed the company's willingness to collaborate with Florida on establishing industry-wide AI guidelines. This legal move underscores ongoing concerns about AI safety and its implications for youth, particularly following OpenAI's recent decision to pause the training of its most capable models amid rising scrutiny.