ChatGPT for Teens: Safer AI, Parental Controls & Study Mode

OpenAI is updating ChatGPT to make it safer and more useful for teenagers. The company states nearly 90% of teens already use ChatGPT weekly for learning and research. Here's the thing: ChatGPT will now automatically apply an age-appropriate experience for users under 18. This includes stronger safeguards against harmful content. Teens will also receive more frequent break reminders during long sessions. What's interesting is parents are getting expanded controls. They can set Quiet Hours, disable Voice Mode, manage image generation, and receive notifications in high-risk situations. A new feature called Study Mode, developed with teachers, helps students learn step-by-step instead of just getting answers. Parents can enable this by default. OpenAI has also added new schoolwork prompts and interactive math and science tools, which now reach 18 million weekly users across over 250 topics. This update aims to give teens AI access while prioritizing learning, creativity, and safety.