OpenAI published its public policy agenda outlining how the company plans to translate its mission of beneficial AGI into concrete regulatory positions. The framework rests on five principles: democratization, empowerment, universal prosperity, resilience, and adaptability. OpenAI argues these guide both technical development and government engagement worldwide.

Frontier AI safety ranks as a top priority, with particular concern about risks from advanced models that could enable cyber, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The company backs state-level frameworks like California SB 53, New York RAISE Act, and Illinois SB 315 that mandate transparency and accountability. OpenAI advocates for federal legislation creating a comprehensive safety framework while supporting the Center for AI Standards and Innovation as the primary oversight body.

Youth protection demands strong, enforceable safeguards according to OpenAI's policy stance. This includes privacy-preserving age verification, regular safety risk assessments, and accessible parental controls. Companies should implement clear protocols for handling harmful content and manipulative interactions with teens, plus crisis-response measures linking to resources like the U.S. 988 hotline. Independent audits with common standards would verify compliance across jurisdictions.

OpenAI positions itself as a leader in establishing international AI standards, being the first U.S. company to sign the EU AI Act Code of Practice. The firm has also entered voluntary agreements with both the U.S. CAISI and UK AI Security Institute, reflecting its push for coordinated global governance rather than fragmented national approaches.