OpenAI partners with APA to safeguard youth mental health amid rising AI use
openai partnered with the american psychological association to integrate developmental science into ai safeguards for youth. this collaboration aims to produce evidence-based guidelines for ai usage among teens to ensure safety without replacing human care.
openai is partnering with the american psychological association to develop evidence-based guidelines and safeguards for youth using ai. the collaboration will focus on several key areas including supporting teens in moments of distress, designing developmentally appropriate systems, and providing resources for parents and clinicians. by convening experts from mental health and education, the partners aim to clarify what responsible ai design looks like and prevent overreliance on automated systems. this work is intended to produce practical guidance for families and practitioners, grounding ai safety protocols in the science of human behavior.