OpenAI launches dedicated ChatGPT mode for teens with safety safeguards
The Verge AI · rss · 2026-08-18
OpenAI is introducing a dedicated ChatGPT mode designed for users aged 13 to 17. The "ChatGPT for Teens" experience aims to help students learn, think critically, and use AI with confidence. It includes stronger built-in protections, healthy-use features, and additional controls for parents. The launch comes amid growing public scrutiny over AI's impact on younger users.
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