OpenAI launches teen version of ChatGPT with built-in safety features
OpenAI said Wednesday it has launched "ChatGPT for Teens," a version of its chatbot designed to encourage learning and reduce the risk of emotional dependency among younger users. The teen experience activates automatically when OpenAI's systems estimate a user is under 18 or when a user identifies themselves as between ages 13 to 17. The product is built around getting teenagers to work through…
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a specialized version of its chatbot aimed at fostering learning and curbing emotional reliance among younger users. This teen-tailored experience automatically activates when OpenAI's algorithms determine a user is under 18 or self-identifies as being between 13 and 17 years old. The platform encourages teenagers to tackle problems independently, rather than merely receiving solutions.
Students preparing for exams can request clarifications on unfamiliar concepts, follow step-by-step guidance through practice problems, and assess their own comprehension.
In cases where a user seems to be seeking a straightforward answer to an assignment, ChatGPT steers them towards Study Mode, a feature that guides users through the reasoning process instead of providing the answer directly. The system also incorporates prompts aimed at preventing users from skipping assignments, along with directing them to quizzes and visual learning tools.
A new Study Hours feature enables teens or their parents to set default activation times for Study Mode. Study Mode was co-developed with educators, researchers, and educational experts.
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