OpenAI Announces ChatGPT for Teens With Built-In Safeguards and Learning Prompts
OpenAI is adding a ChatGPT mode for teenagers that includes parental controls, enhanced content safeguards, and a focus on learning. ChatGPT for Teens is "designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence," said the company in a blog post announcing the feature. The feature includes learning-focused starter prompts for facilitating studying,…
OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT mode tailored for teenagers, complete with parental controls, enhanced content safeguards, and a focus on learning. According to the company's blog post, ChatGPT for Teens aims to assist teens in learning, critical thinking, deepening understanding, and using AI confidently. The feature incorporates learning-focused starter prompts to aid studying, skill practice, or idea exploration.
Built-in study mode and learning tools, such as quizzes, are also featured in ChatGPT for Teens, along with study hours that allow teens or linked parents/guardians to schedule when new chats can begin in study mode. Reminders are included to encourage users to take breaks, and the system clearly communicates that ChatGPT is AI and does not possess consciousness, feelings, or emotions, discouraging users from forming relationships with it.
ChatGPT automatically enables the teen mode for eligible accounts identified as belonging to someone under 18. Individuals who believe they are encountering the feature by mistake can verify their age and request ChatGPT to remove the teen safeguards. OpenAI plans to roll out ChatGPT for Teens globally to eligible teen accounts on Free and paid personal ChatGPT plans starting August 18, with complete availability in Australia expected on September 8.
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