OpenAI Principles for Independent Frontier Model Safety Assessments
September 21, 2026
OpenAI establishes a framework for third-party safety evaluations of frontier models and internal safeguards. The principles prioritize rigorous, secure, and independent auditing to validate model safety before deployment.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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researcherThis sets the standard for how third-party red-teaming and safety benchmarks are conducted.
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policyYou can use these principles as a benchmark for regulatory oversight requirements.