OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot tailored for younger users with age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools. The update aims to steer teens away from harmful content and prevent them from using AI to cheat on homework, years after teens began using the platform.
Background
OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022 to the public without an age-gate, leading to widespread teen usage. In 2024, the FTC fined OpenAI $115 million for violating children's privacy laws related to under-13 users, prompting greater scrutiny around youth access.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 18, 2026 at 09:50 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10