Guardian Article
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/aug/18/openai-chatgpt-for-teens
This is a news summary.
OpenAI announced on its blog the launch of ChatGPT for Teens, a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers aged 13 to 17 who have grown up with artificial intelligence.
https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-for-teens/
ChatGPT for Teens will have enhanced safeguards, including restrictions on certain content related to oneself. It will also offer a "study mode" support feature that helps students learn instead of providing direct answers to homework or school assignments.
While OpenAI does not directly verify user age, it uses technology to estimate whether a user is under 18 based on factors such as question types. If a user is deemed a minor or self-identifies as one, ChatGPT for Teens will be automatically applied. This approach is similar to how Meta operates teen accounts on Instagram, which have stricter limitations on content, chat, and privacy protection compared to regular accounts.
Study Mode Example