Advancing youth safety and opportunity through global leadership
OpenAI advocates for global action on youth AI safety, urging the establishment of a dedicated international AI Safety Institute. This initiative aims to foster collaboration among governments, researchers, and industry to develop guidance and raise standards for safe, age-appropriate AI access for young people worldwide.
AI offers significant benefits for young people, supporting personalized learning, reducing barriers for underserved populations, and enhancing workforce readiness. It can help students grasp difficult concepts, practice new languages, prepare for job interviews, or explore creative ideas.
However, ensuring safe and age-appropriate access to AI is crucial. Companies like OpenAI are responsible for building products with safeguards by default and empowering families with tools and information.
OpenAI is urging global leaders to prioritize youth AI safety, calling for an international AI Safety Institute. This institute would provide sustained attention, trusted evidence, and practical guidance to keep pace with technological advancements.
This initiative builds on existing projects and real-world deployments, such as Estonia's national ChatGPT rollout in schools. OpenAI is collaborating with researchers to study the impact and inform safer, more effective use of AI in learning.
OpenAI has also implemented stronger safeguards for users under 18 within ChatGPT, including parental controls and advanced age-prediction systems. The company's Model Spec prioritizes teen safety, age-appropriate experiences, and real-world support.
OpenAI welcomes collaboration with governments and partners to raise global standards on youth AI safety. The company will also host a forum in Paris to facilitate a practical conversation on translating shared safety goals into concrete safeguards and implementation practices.
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