Common Sense Media
The leading nonprofit putting kids' safety and well-being first in the digital era through ratings, education, and advocacy.
Year Founded:
2003
Geography:
North America
Address:
San Francisco, California, United States
Visit WebsiteTo improve the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology. Common Sense rates media and tech, educates families and schools, and advocates for policies that put children's well-being at the center of the digital world.
AI areas they serve
Areas of Focus
Age-based ratings and reviews of media, apps, and AI tools
AI safety and standards for kids (Common Sense AI Safety Institute)
Digital citizenship and media-literacy education
Research on kids, media, and technology
Child-focused tech policy and advocacy
Family digital well-being resources
AI Impact Areas
Upcoming Goals
Close the gap between AI deployment and child-safety standards
Expand independent AI evaluations designed around childhood development
Grow digital-citizenship education in schools
Advance state and federal policy protecting kids online
2026: Launched the Youth AI Safety Institute — independent, “crash-test”-style testing of the AI products kids use most, with results published for families; funders include Anthropic, the OpenAI Foundation, Pinterest, and the Walton Family Foundation (the Institute retains editorial independence)
2003: Founded by Jim Steyer in San Francisco to “rate, educate, and advocate” for kids and families
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