Technology · 18 August 2026

OpenAI launches a teenage version of ChatGPT with strict parental controls

The updated system automatically kicks in for users aged 13 to 17 and includes alerts for high-risk topics like eating disorders. OpenAI released the tailored platform on Tuesday after facing several lawsuits claiming its standard software has harmed young people. Parents can now link their own accounts to enforce quiet hours and stop pupils from simply cheating on their homework.

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