OpenAI Rolls Out Dedicated Teen Mode for ChatGPT
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot built specifically for users aged 13 to 17. The company says it's designed to help teens learn and think critically while using AI "with confidence," rather than simply restricting access.
The mode will kick in automatically for anyone who identifies as a teenager or whom OpenAI's systems estimate to be underage, combining safety features the company has rolled out piecemeal over the past year with new parental control options in one unified experience.
The launch follows growing pressure on AI companies over how their tools affect minors, with lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny pushing the industry toward age verification and youth-specific safeguards, echoing moves already made by social platforms like Instagram and TikTok.