OpenAI officially endorsed legislation for the first time in its history. The company announced support for the federal Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and Illinois bill SB 315. These endorsements aim to establish a consistent national framework for AI safety.
OpenAI intends to avoid the delayed safeguard mistakes made during the rise of social media. The company seeks to build public trust by influencing proactive regulation for advanced AI systems.
KOSA mandates safer default settings and parental controls for young users. Illinois SB 315 requires transparency and independent audits for frontier AI models. The state bill also establishes requirements for reporting critical safety incidents.