OpenAI expands teen controls and safety alerts for ChatGPT
OpenAI is introducing new controls and safety features for teenagers on ChatGPT, including a "Study Mode" and expanded notifications for parents in the event of policy violations related to violence.
What happened?
OpenAI has expanded parental controls for teenage ChatGPT users by introducing the ability to activate a "Study Mode" for linked accounts. This mode becomes the default when the teenager starts a new chat and is intended to support schoolwork. Furthermore, parents will now receive notifications if teen accounts are disabled due to violations involving violent threats or online violence.
Key facts
”OpenAI is expanding parental notifications to include linked teen accounts deactivated for violent threats or acts of violence online”
”Nearly nine in 10 teens on ChatGPT use the platform for learning, information, skill-building or productivity during a single week.”
Why it matters
These measures aim to balance teenagers' access to AI with age-appropriate safeguards. OpenAI states that nearly nine out of ten teenagers use the platform for learning, information retrieval, and productivity. By offering specific tools like Study Mode, parents can influence how AI is used for educational purposes, while gaining better insight into any serious safety violations.
Who is affected?
Parents with teenage children using ChatGPT, as well as teen users themselves, are directly affected by these changes. Developers in AI safety and content moderation can gain insights from OpenAI's implementations. Schools and educational institutions integrating AI into teaching are also affected by new opportunities for controlled use.
Impact on the EU
These features are globally available to ChatGPT users, including those within the EU. The implementation of age-appropriate safeguards and parental controls harmonises with the EU's forthcoming AI Act, which mandates transparency and safety, particularly for vulnerable groups such as minors.
What else you should know
The new features also include more frequent break reminders and education-focused starter prompts, in addition to existing safeguards for users under 18 estimated by OpenAI's systems.
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