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Working with the American Psychological Association on youth mental health and AI

OpenAI · OpenAI Blog · Aug 06, 2026 · Governance & Policy

OpenAI partners with APA to develop evidence-based AI safeguards for youth mental health

OpenAI announced a collaboration with the American Psychological Association to create evidence-based guidance and safeguards around AI use and youth mental health. The partnership signals growing institutional engagement between AI labs and professional psychology bodies on safety standards. While notable for its cross-sector nature, the announcement lacks specific policy details or product changes.

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