OpenAI Pledges $2 Million for Children's AI Safety Research, Signing Paris Charter
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Updated · OpenAI · Nov 12
OpenAI Pledges $2 Million for Children's AI Safety Research, Signing Paris Charter
3 articles · Updated · OpenAI · Nov 12
Summary
$2 million will fund a scientific research network under the Coalition for Children’s Rights and Protection in the Age of AI, after OpenAI signed the Charter of Engagement for Safer AI for Children at the Paris Peace Forum.
The funding is aimed at shared measurement work—developing tools researchers can use to assess AI’s risks and opportunities for children and to guide safer products and policy.
The charter pairs age-appropriate AI principles with a research program that preserves independence: teams keep control of their conclusions, and findings will be published even if results are negative or inconclusive.
OpenAI said the effort supports broader youth AI safety rules, including default safeguards, parental tools, regular risk assessments and accountability, as EU policymakers work on the Kids Act.