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Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, its chief executive, claiming they failed to warn users about the potential dangers of ChatGPT, which was marketed as safe, especially for children. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI has contributed to serious harms, including aiding mass shooters and encouraging suicidal behavior. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stated, "Sam Altman and ChatGPT have chosen the AI race over the safety and security of our kids," and indicated that penalties could reach billions of dollars. OpenAI has responded by emphasizing its commitment to user safety and the measures it has implemented to protect minors. The lawsuit is part of a broader trend of legal actions against AI companies regarding the impacts of their technologies.
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OpenAI has granted nine major UK banks access to its cyber security AI tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber. The move comes as Anthropic's rival tool, Claude Mythos, remains inaccessible to UK banks. Both AI models excel at identifying security vulnerabilities in digital systems. George Osborne, a former Tory chancellor and now a senior executive at OpenAI, commented: "The key things with these tools is that they need to be in the hands of the right people." The banks gaining access include Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, and Nationwide. NatWest and Santander already have access under existing agreements.
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