Texas lawsuit seeks court-approved safety reviews before OpenAI releases new models
By Maria Dinzeo ( October 24, 2026, 00:22 GMT | Insight) -- Texas is seeking to bar OpenAI from releasing new AI models without independent safety approval, and prohibit minors from using ChatGPT. The state accused the company and CEO Sam Altman of knowingly putting consumers at risk while prioritizing commercial growth over safety.Texas wants to bar OpenAI from releasing new artificial intelligence models without approval from an independent safety evaluator, it said in a lawsuit accusing the company, and Sam Altman personally, of putting out a dangerously unreliable product....
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