18 August 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT version for teenagers with safety restrictions
First reported
BBC News, CNBC and 2 others ran this on , all on the same day.
- OpenAI released ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday for users aged 13 to 17, with built-in protections blocking conversations about suicide, self-harm, and sexual content.
- The chatbot is designed to avoid appearing human or having feelings, and includes Study Mode that guides homework help without providing direct answers.
Reported by The Guardian, CNBC, BBC News, The New York Times