OpenAI backs California SB 1119 on companion-chatbot youth safety, launches ChatGPT for Teens
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-09-05
On August 31, 2026, OpenAI announced support for California Senate Bill 1119, which imposes safety obligations on operators of companion chatbots used by children. Alongside the endorsement, OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens with stricter safety settings for younger users. It is a notable move: a leading AI lab publicly backing state-level regulation of companion chatbots, in contrast to rivals' lobbying stances.
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