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OPENAI LAUNCHES CHATGPT MODE BUILT FOR TEENS

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 18, 2026

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OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated mode combining safety features and parental controls. The company will automatically enroll younger users in the new experience.

The new mode brings together existing youth safeguards with additional protections designed for teenage users. OpenAI built the experience to help teens learn, think critically, and deepen understanding while using the AI tool responsibly. The launch reflects broader industry pressure to address youth safety in AI. Other platforms have implemented similar age verification and teen-specific protections in recent months. ChatGPT for Teens includes guardrails limiting certain types of content and enables parental oversight features. OpenAI is automatically enrolling young users but allows them to modify settings as needed. The move signals OpenAI's attempt to balance access with responsibility as regulators and parents scrutinize AI's impact on minors. No additional cost is required for the teen mode.

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