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Meet OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens, which doesn't talk about sex or suicide and gives you homework help instead
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.
TL;DR
- OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, a version specifically designed for users aged 13-17.
- The teen version includes enhanced safety features, restricting content related to suicide, self-harm, and romantic or sexual discussions.
- It provides homework and study support aimed at guiding students to learn independently, rather than just giving answers.
- The chatbot is programmed to not suggest personal feelings or consciousness to prevent unhealthy user relationships.
- OpenAI uses age assurance to automatically place users identified as minors into the teen version.
- Parental controls are optional but recommended, offering features like 'quiet hours' and safety notifications for high-risk situations.
- The AI aims to guide teens toward healthy AI use in an age-appropriate environment, addressing concerns raised by experts about AI's impact on youth.