Kids groups say they didn't know OpenAI was behind their child safety coalition (sfstandard.com)

• OpenAI identified as primary hidden donor behind safety groups.
• Advocacy participants confirm lack of disclosure regarding origins.
• Scrutiny increases on industry-backed policy shaping.

"Advocacy groups focusing on child welfare have reported that they were unaware of OpenAI’s role in funding and coordinating specific child safety coalitions. This revelation underscores growing concerns regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence corporate lobbying and public interest groups, as firms attempt to shape the regulatory landscape under the guise of grassroots safety initiatives."