OpenAI just launched ChatGPT for Teens, a specially tuned version designed for users aged 13 to 17, packed with stricter safety filters to block harmful content like self-harm or risky romantic advice. It’s not just about blocking bad stuff—it’s about guiding teens toward learning by nudging them toward study help instead of handing out answers. With growing concerns that AI might encourage cheating or harm mental health, OpenAI is also preventing emotional overreliance by making the bot explicitly deny having feelings or consciousness. The system automatically detects younger users via query patterns and switches them to the teen version, while parents can add extra safeguards like quiet hours or alerts. This move could pave the way for broader educational use of AI in schools.

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