FundingOpenAI News8 September 2026
Funding grants for new research into AI and teen development
Why it matters
A $5M fund sets a spending that will shape the research agenda and market expectations for in youth populations.
What happened
OpenAI launches a $5 million grant program for independent research on generative AI's effects on teen development, well-being, and safety.
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“Apply now for OpenAI’s $5 million grant program supporting independent research on how generative AI affects teen development, well-being, and safety.”
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