OpenAI supports California’s bill to advance youth AI safety

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OpenAI has officially backed California SB 1119, a bill focused on implementing age-appropriate safeguards for minors using AI tools. The move signals a shift toward proactive regulation as the company tries to balance youth safety with open access to LLMs for education. Founders should expect stricter KYC and age-gating requirements for consumer-facing AI products soon.