ChatGPT for Teens: New Safety & Parental Controls

OpenAI is introducing new features to make ChatGPT safer for teenagers. These updates aim to provide real protections for young users, acknowledging that nearly 90% of teens already use ChatGPT weekly for learning and research. The system will now use age prediction to automatically apply an age-appropriate experience for users under 18. This includes stronger safeguards against harmful content. Teens will also receive more frequent reminders to take breaks during long sessions. Parents are getting expanded controls, such as setting Quiet Hours, disabling Voice Mode, and managing image generation. They can also receive notifications in high-risk situations. A new "Study Mode," developed with teachers, guides students through problems step-by-step. Parents can set this mode as default. OpenAI has also added new starter prompts for schoolwork and interactive math and science tools. These changes are designed to ensure learning, creativity, and safety remain the priority for teen AI users.