Source: Seattle Times
“OpenAI, the maker of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT, is rolling out an experience for teens that includes safety [sic] and learning features. The global introduction of ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ comes as OpenAI and other tech companies face lawsuits that allege AI chatbots are harming young people by providing information used to plan mass shootings and suicides. As students turn to chatbots for schoolwork, teachers and parents also worry that teens will use the tools to cheat or avoid practicing critical thinking skills. OpenAI said ChatGPT users who state their age is between 13 and 17 will automatically be placed into the teen experience. The San Francisco AI company also estimates if a user is under 18 and those minors will also be added to ChatGPT for Teens.” (08/18/26)