OpenAI pledges $2 million to research AI and children's safety

OpenAI has pledged $2 million to support research on AI and children's safety, the company announced on November 12, 2026.

Commitment and research network

OpenAI signed the Charter of Engagement for Safer AI for Children earlier this week at the Paris Peace Forum. As part of that global effort, the company committed $2 million to support the scientific research network under the Coalition for Children's Rights and Protection in the Age of AI.

The contribution supports shared measurement work, including developing tools researchers can use to better understand and measure AI's risks and opportunities for children. OpenAI says the goal is to help inform safer products and better policy.

Charter principles and research independence

The charter sets out shared principles for safe, age-appropriate AI, alongside a research programme and safeguards for its independence. According to OpenAI, research teams retain control over their conclusions, and findings will be published, including negative or inconclusive results.

OpenAI says this work will help build the evidence needed to support the benefits of AI for young people while addressing risks to their safety and development.

Policy context

The announcement builds on OpenAI's call for global standards on youth AI safety and sustained collaboration among governments, researchers, civil society and industry to translate shared evidence into practical safeguards. OpenAI says it supports comprehensive youth AI safety legislation that establishes strong, enforceable protections while preserving access to tools for learning, creativity and opportunity.

OpenAI says such frameworks should include age-appropriate safeguards by default, tools for parents, regular risk assessments and mitigation, and meaningful accountability. The company says it looks forward to engaging with European policymakers as the EU Kids Act develops, and with partners around the world to advance stronger protections and opportunities for young people.

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Sources

• openai.com: Supporting research on AI and children’s safety | OpenAI

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