ChatGPT is getting a dedicated mode for teens
OpenAI is launching a dedicated 'Teen mode' for ChatGPT, which includes stricter content filters and parental controls for users aged 13 to 17. The update aims to address safety concerns regarding AI usage among minors while promoting responsible study habits.
Why it matters
As AI becomes integrated into education, establishing safety guardrails for younger users is a critical step for tech companies facing regulatory and public scrutiny.
OpenAI is introducing a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers, combining existing youth safeguards and new safety features under one roof. The launch comes amid mounting public scrutiny over how AI tools affect younger users, as other platforms implement their own age checks and teen-specific protections.
ChatGPT for Teens is “an experience designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Tuesday. Teen mode will automatically apply to users who identify themselves as being between the ages of 13 and 17, as well as those the system estimates to be under 18. Children under 13 aren’t permitted to use the platform, according to OpenAI’s published age policy.
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