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Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a version of its chatbot with enhanced safety protections, healthy-use features, and parental controls.

From the source

ChatGPT for Teens helps teens learn, think critically, and use AI with confidence, with stronger built-in protections, healthy-use features, and additional controls for parents.

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Also covered byBBC,Associated Press+7 more9 outlets▾▴

• BBCOpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with new safety features
• Associated PressOpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
• The VergeChatGPT is getting a dedicated mode for teens
• EngadgetChatGPT's stricter teen mode starts rolling out today - Engadget
• The DecoderOpenAI launches a ChatGPT version built for teens

Announced

18 Aug 2026 11:00 UTC