What happened: OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens for ages 13–17
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of ChatGPT for adolescents aged 13–17. OpenAI describes the system as safety-focused and intended to support learning and creative exploration while reducing exposure to harmful content.
ChatGPT for Teens is described as including safeguards such as parental controls, quiet hours, study mode, and reminders. The system also uses intervention-oriented notifications in high-risk situations, with monitoring by human moderators as described in the launch features.
OpenAI describes content limitations aimed at topics such as self-harm, suicide, violence, eating disorders, dangerous activities, and sexual/graphic content.
OpenAI describes study mode as guiding students step-by-step using prompts and hints rather than giving direct answers for learning tasks such as math.