OpenAI is supporting California SB 1119, a proposed bill designed to advance stronger AI safety protections for teens. The measure focuses on age-appropriate safeguards that recognize how young people use AI to learn, create, and explore.
The positive impact is twofold: improving safety while preserving access. Rather than limiting young people’s ability to benefit from AI, the bill aims to support responsible use with protections tailored to their developmental needs.
Why it matters
- Youth-focused design: The bill centers safeguards around teens, not just general users.
- Balanced approach: It seeks to protect young people while keeping AI available for education and creativity.
- Policy momentum: California’s leadership could influence future AI safety standards elsewhere.
As AI becomes more common in classrooms, homes, and creative tools, efforts like SB 1119 represent an important step toward building trustworthy systems for the next generation.