CA-C-003639
OpenAI — OpenAI Frontier Governance Framework
Entity
Date detected
July 13, 2026
Effective date
July 13, 2026
Severity
Low
Direction
Neutral
Affected users
all users
Changes
2 sentences modified
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Event Summary

OpenAI updated its Frontier Governance Framework publication on July 13, 2026 with two minor changes: the document title format was adjusted to include a pipe separator, and an audio playback option ('Listen to article 1:07') was added to the introductory section. These are presentational updates to how the existing framework is displayed and accessed, not changes to the substantive governance content itself.

LOW

Consumer Impact

This change does not materially affect consumer rights or obligations. OpenAI added an audio playback feature to its Frontier Governance Framework publication and adjusted the document title formatting. The substantive governance framework describing how safety and security practices align with legal requirements remains unchanged.

Governance Analysis

This change does not create substantive operational significance. The addition of audio playback and formatting adjustments improve accessibility to OpenAI's existing Frontier Governance Framework but do not modify the governance content or compliance obligations it describes.

Key Clauses Affected

Audio playback addition

Framework publication now includes audio version option for accessibility.

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This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology

Evidence Verification

✓ Verified
Previous Version
14f44c5983642b0b8081267790754717c1da78f4cb7c7b6e595356ea3e1b3ef4
July 12, 2026 00:09 UTC
✓ Verified
Current Version
e0a998892f84739adb6b9aa487e3b61adebc08c6e68e39938cf633cbfeee21b1
July 13, 2026 00:09 UTC
✓ Verified
Change Detected
July 13, 2026 00:09 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: OpenAI
Document: OpenAI Frontier Governance Framework
Record ID: CA-C-003639
Captured: 2026-07-13 00:09:06 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-07-13-openai-openai-frontier-governance-framework-3639/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Institutional Analysis

Assessment

No compliance obligations are created or modified by this change. The update is a formatting and accessibility enhancement to how OpenAI publishes its existing Frontier Governance Framework, which documents alignment with regulations including California's Transparency in Frontier AI Act and the EU AI Act's Code of Practice for General Purpose AI. No action is required.

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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
OpenAI Frontier Governance Framework
Entity
OpenAI
Captured
July 13, 2026
Source URL
https://openai.com/index/openai-frontier-governance-framework/
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