tech
March 24, 2026
OpenAI adds open source tools to help developers build for teen safety
Rather than working from scratch to figure out how to make AI safer for teens, developers can use these policies to fortify what they build.
TL;DR
- OpenAI released open-source prompts to help developers make AI apps safer for teens.
- The prompts address issues such as graphic violence, sexual content, harmful body ideals, dangerous activities, romantic/violent role play, and age-restricted goods/services.
- These policies are designed to be compatible with various AI models, though most effective within OpenAI's ecosystem.
- OpenAI collaborated with Common Sense Media and everyone.ai to develop these safety prompts.
- The prompts aim to provide a 'meaningful safety floor' and can be adapted and improved over time.
- Developers often struggle to translate safety goals into operational rules, leading to protection gaps.
- These tools are an addition to OpenAI's existing efforts, including parental controls and updated guidelines for underage users.
- OpenAI faces lawsuits concerning alleged extreme ChatGPT use leading to suicide, highlighting that no AI safeguards are impenetrable.
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