DeSantis ally representing OpenAI as Florida takes on tech giant
The company’s selection of a high-powered attorney who is also well-connected within the state judiciary could be an indication of how seriously OpenAI views...
TALLAHASSEE, Florida — OpenAI tapped an ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis — his former general counsel — to represent the tech firm as it squares off against Florida in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging the company misled the public about risks associated with its artificial intelligence chatbot.
Jacksonville-based Joseph Jacquot is among several attorneys from the Gunster firm representing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in the case, and he comes replete with connections in Florida politics and state courts. …
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