
OpenAI supports California’s bill to advance youth AI safety
OpenAI supports California Senate Bill 1119, legislation designed to establish safety safeguards for young people using artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
This bill would mandate age verification and safety audits, limiting targeted advertising and protecting minors from harmful AI interactions.
The details
OpenAI's Model Spec prohibits AI from romantic engagement or claiming to be sentient. ChatGPT for Teens includes Quizzes, Learning Visualizations, and Study mode developed with educators. The bill seeks to preserve access to educational features, including responsible uses of ChatGPT's memory feature.
What's next
OpenAI encourages Governor Newsom to sign the bill into law and expects continued collaboration during its implementation.
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ChatGPT for Teens is related to Study Mode
ChatGPT for Teens includes a suite of features specifically tailored to help teens learn, like Quizzes, Learning Visualizations, and Study mode
OpenAI supports California’s bill to advance youth AI safety
SB 1119 builds on youth safety measures that OpenAI has supported through our products... responsible uses of ChatGPT’s memory feature
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