OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens: Safe AI, Parental Controls

OpenAI has launched a new version of its AI chatbot called ChatGPT for Teens. This dedicated platform includes age-appropriate safety measures and parental controls. It also features tools to help prevent teenagers from using the platform to cheat on schoolwork. A new "Study Mode" offers guiding questions and step-by-step support for course material. If a teen tries to use the chatbot to complete homework, a reminder will pop up encouraging them to use Study Mode instead. The platform also offers quizzes and learning visualizations. Parental controls let guardians set Study Mode as default, schedule "Quiet Hours," and get safety notifications. Age-appropriate content protections are active by default to reduce exposure to harmful material. OpenAI says these protections are based on developmental science and expert guidance. The company has also partnered with CodeAI to help young users understand and critically evaluate AI. This launch follows multiple lawsuits against OpenAI concerning the mental health impact of ChatGPT on young users. This new version aims to address those concerns and provide a safer, more educational AI experience for teenagers.