Engadget OpenAI announced its endorsement of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), joining Apple, Microsoft, Snap and X in supporting the bill that would tighten protections for minors on digital platforms. The company framed the move as part of a broader push for AI‑specific safety rules, citing past failures to shield teens from harmful content. KOSA, which cleared the Senate in 2024, mandates opt‑out options for addictive features and a duty of care to curb content that encourages eating disorders, suicide or sexual exploitation. OpenAI’s stance comes as it faces lawsuits alleging its own chatbot contributed to a teen’s suicide and another’s overdose.
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