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ChatGPT is getting a dedicated mode for teens

by | Aug 18, 2026

ChatGPT for Teens includes safeguards and parental controls. | Image: OpenAI

OpenAI is introducing a dedicated ChatGPT mode for teenagers, combining existing youth safeguards and new safety features under one roof. The launch comes amid mounting public scrutiny over how AI tools affect younger users, as other platforms implement their own age checks and teen-specific protections.

ChatGPT for Teens is “an experience designed to help teens learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence,” OpenAI said in a blog post published Tuesday. Teen mode will automatically apply to users who identify themselves as being between the ages of 13 and 17, as well as those the system estimates to be under 1 …

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