OpenAI introduces 'ChatGPT for Teens' amid legal pressure
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot. Many adults use ChatGPT, but this is also the case for adolescents. "ChatGPT for Teenagers": OpenAI launches a default version for 13 to 17 year old users with enhanced safeguards.
Furthermore, Last year, research from a watchdog group found that ChatGPT would tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked. OpenAI faces several wrongful death lawsuits , including the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT. A new version of the chatbot expands safety protections OpenAI doesn't verify users' ages, but it already uses age assurance to estimate if someone is under 18 based on factors such as their types of queries.
In addition, Starting with the Study mode, launched in July 2025 to help minors learn better by guiding them step by step instead of directly responding to a problem. Since 2025, a parent can already be informed, by SMS, email or directly in the app, if their child evokes sensitive or harmful content during an exchange with AI. Since September 2025, the U.S. Commercial Constable (FTC) has been investigating the effects of seven companies' chatbots on minors.
Moreover, Each alert is validated by a human examiner, without revealing the exact content of the conversations, according to OpenAI.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMany adults use ChatGPT, but this is also the case for adolescents.
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"ChatGPT for Teenagers": OpenAI launches a default version for 13 to 17 year old users with enhanced safeguards.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7Last year, research from a watchdog group found that ChatGPT would tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked.
according to The IndependentOpenAI faces several wrongful death lawsuits , including the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, a teenager who committed suicide allegedly using methods advised by ChatGPT.
according to Channel News AsiaA new version of the chatbot expands safety protections OpenAI doesn't verify users' ages, but it already uses age assurance to estimate if someone is under 18 based on factors such as their types of queries.
according to The IndependentStarting with the Study mode, launched in July 2025 to help minors learn better by guiding them step by step instead of directly responding to a problem.
according to BFMTV — News 24/7Since 2025, a parent can already be informed, by SMS, email or directly in the app, if their child evokes sensitive or harmful content during an exchange with AI.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésSince September 2025, the U.S. Commercial Constable (FTC) has been investigating the effects of seven companies' chatbots on minors.
according to La Libre BelgiqueEach alert is validated by a human examiner, without revealing the exact content of the conversations, according to OpenAI.
according to La Libre BelgiqueNine out of ten teenagers would use ChatGPT to learn, inform, develop new skills and improve their productivity.
according to Le Figaro — ActualitésOther restrictions in the ChatGPT for Teens model include preventing the chatbot from suggesting it has personal feelings for the user or that it possesses its own consciousness, and some modalities such as voice mode are disabled.
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