OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

Parents, educators and child development experts have been sounding alarms over children's use of AI chatbots.

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.

OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ with stronger safeguards and monitoring, designed for users aged 13-17, amid legal pressure and safety concerns.

OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are seen in this illustration taken, Feb 3, 2023. (File photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic) 18 Aug 2026 07:13PM SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI introduced a new version of its marquee ChatGPT chatbot Tuesday (Aug 18) designed exclusively for teens, with stronger safeguards and monitoring, after facing criticism a

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship

The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.

OpenAI on Tuesday launched ChatGPT for Teens, featuring stronger safety protections and features designed to promote healthy use, along with additional controls for parents. OpenAI says that if its system “estimates” that a user is under 18, that user will automatically be seated at the Teens Table. Same thing if they

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens as a studying tool for young users.