OpenAI supports California’s bill to advance youth AI safety

AITopTools Editorial TeamAugust 31, 2026

What changed

OpenAI says it supports California Senate Bill 1119, which would advance age-appropriate safety protections for teenagers using AI. The company says the bill should also preserve teens’ ability to learn, create, and explore with AI.

What this means for you

If enacted, the bill could shape how AI services protect teenage users in California while keeping educational and creative uses available. The feed does not provide details about the bill’s requirements, timing, or costs.

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