ChatGPT Parental Controls: Guide for Teen Safety

OpenAI released ChatGPT for Teens in August, aiming to make AI an educational tool with stricter content controls. The company says it automatically enrolls users under 18 into this version. However, some experts believe the default restrictions are not enough for safety. Parents can link their ChatGPT accounts with their child's to access important features and parental controls. To do this, open settings, select parental controls, and choose "add family member." Then, invite your teen by email or phone and select "my child." Once linked, parents can review and change individual settings. Parental controls are only active while the child is under 18. When OpenAI determines a user is an adult, the account transitions to the regular ChatGPT experience, disabling parental controls and severing the account connection. This means you will no longer manage their settings or receive safety notifications. Understanding these steps helps parents manage their teen's AI experience.