OpenAI, aiming to build trust among parents and policymakers, has announced a collaboration with Common Sense Media.
This partnership aims to develop AI guidelines and educational materials for parents, educators, and young adults. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted the commitment to curate “family-friendly” GPTs based on Common Sense’s rating standards.
The partnership aligns with Common Sense’s framework, launched in September, which assesses the safety, transparency, ethical use, and impact of AI products.
Common Sense’s co-founder and CEO, James Steyer, emphasized the need for a “nutrition label” for AI-powered apps to inform users about their contexts, opportunities, and potential harms.
Steyer acknowledged the knowledge gap between parents and younger generations regarding GenAI tools.
A poll commissioned by Common Sense Media revealed that 58% of students aged 12 to 18 have used ChatGPT, compared to 30% of parents of school-aged children.
The collaboration aims to educate families and educators about the safe and responsible use of OpenAI tools like ChatGPT.
OpenAI faces regulatory pressure to demonstrate the societal benefits of its GenAI-powered apps, including addressing concerns from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and European data authorities.
Despite the challenges, kids and teens increasingly turn to tools like ChatGPT for various purposes, with 29% using it for anxiety or mental health issues, 22% for friendship concerns, and 16% for family conflicts, according to a poll from the Center for Democracy and Technology.
