OpenAI introduces a blueprint to strengthen child protection against AI-related abuse

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0200

In response to growing concerns about the safety of children online, OpenAI has released a comprehensive Child Safety Blueprint aimed at reducing AI-enabled child exploitation in the United States. The blueprint, developed in collaboration with organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Attorney General Alliance, targets faster detection, improved reporting, and more efficient investigation of AI-generated abuse content. The Internet Watch Foundation reported over 8,000 cases of AI-generated child sexual abuse content in the first half of 2025, a 14% increase from the previous year, with criminals using AI tools for generating explicit images of children and for grooming purposes. The initiative also responds to lawsuits alleging that previous OpenAI products contributed to psychological harm and suicides among young users. Key measures in the blueprint include updating legislation to cover AI-generated abuse materials, refining mechanisms for