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January 9, 2026, 11:38 PM EST. OpenAI and Common Sense Media are backing a California ballot measure to enshrine AI safety for children. The plan would place a constitutional framework around kid-focused safeguards, drawing pushback that it could slow future updates. Sen. Steve Padilla, author of last year's SB 243 on AI chatbots, says protections belong in the legislature via public process, not the constitution. Backers, including financier Tom Steyer, say any path to child safety rules matters. Common Sense Media has supported bills on online safety, such as warning labels and age-verification mandates. Lehane argues AI can empower, but parents must control how their kids use it. Proponents still need to gather signatures to qualify for the November ballot, with that effort likely starting next month, he adds.