OpenAI has dedicated funding specifically toward studying how artificial intelligence impacts youth. According to an announcement from the organization, "OpenAI commits $2 million to research on AI and children’s safety." This capital is targeted directly at investigating the safety implications of AI technologies for younger audiences.
The primary objective of the funding is to advance collaborative assessment methods across the industry. The organization noted that "The work supports shared tools to measure risks and opportunities for young people." These shared resources are intended to provide concrete benchmarks for evaluating the broader impact of AI systems on children.