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Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI
Young people already use AI to learn, create, ask questions, and seek advice. As that use grows, families, schools, clinicians, and communities need clearer evidence, better resources, and stronger safeguards. That’s why we’re working with the American Psychological Association (APA) to bring psychological science into how we think about responsible AI development and use among young people. APA is the leading scientific and professional organization for psychology in the United States, whose evidence-grounded work will help clarify what is known, what is uncertain, and what responsible AI should look like as the technology evolves.
TL;DR
- OpenAI is partnering with the American Psychological Association (APA) to guide responsible AI development and use among young people.
- The collaboration aims to provide evidence-based resources and stronger safeguards for families, schools, and clinicians.
- Key focus areas include supporting youth in distress, designing age-appropriate AI, and equipping parents and practitioners.
- The initiative will gather insights from teens, families, and professionals to understand AI usage and identify gaps in current support systems.
- This work builds on OpenAI's existing efforts to enhance ChatGPT's safety features for younger users and sensitive situations.