ChatGPT for Teens: New 'Study Mode' Prevents Cheating

OpenAI has launched a new version of ChatGPT specifically for teenagers, aged 13 to 17. This new tool includes features aimed at reducing homework cheating while still helping students learn. Here's how it works: a "Responsible Homework Reminder" identifies when a student seems to be asking for a complete essay or a solved problem. Instead of providing the answer directly, ChatGPT can guide the student into "Study Mode." This mode focuses on step-by-step learning. What's interesting is that Study Mode uses questions, quizzes, and other learning tools to help students understand a topic, rather than just giving them a ready-made answer. Students and parents can also set specific study hours, during which Study Mode can activate automatically. The bottom line is this feature seeks a balance between banning AI in education and allowing unrestricted use, aiming to encourage students to think through problems themselves.