OpenAI is set to launch a dedicated kid-friendly section within its recently unveiled custom GPT store. In a groundbreaking partnership with Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization renowned for rating media and technology's suitability for children, OpenAI aims to mitigate the potential risks associated with AI use by teenagers. The collaborative effort will focus on establishing AI guidelines and developing educational resources for young users, their parents, and educators.
The cornerstone of this partnership is the creation of a curated collection of family-friendly GPTs available in OpenAI's GPT store. Leveraging Common Sense's expertise in rating content for children, these curated AI models will provide a clear indication of suitability for younger users, streamlining the process for parents and educators to identify safe and age-appropriate options.
James P. Steyer, founder and CEO of Common Sense Media, expressed the importance of this collaboration in a statement, saying, "Together, Common Sense and OpenAI will work to make sure that AI has a positive impact on all teens and families." He highlighted the organizations' commitment to producing guides and curating content to educate families and educators about the safe and responsible use of ChatGPT, aiming to preempt any unintended consequences of this emerging technology.
The partnership was officially announced at Common Sense's kids and family summit in San Francisco. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed concerns about AI's impact on children, stating, "Humans are tool users, and we better teach people to use the tools that are going to be out in the world." Altman dismissed the idea of keeping AI out of schools, emphasizing the importance of teaching students to navigate and utilize the technology responsibly.
Altman also shared his vision for the future, noting that upcoming high school seniors would operate at a higher level of abstraction with the aid of artificial intelligence, potentially achieving more than their predecessors. This collaboration between OpenAI and Common Sense Media represents a proactive step toward ensuring the responsible and beneficial integration of AI technology into the lives of children and families.