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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards

OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on Tuesday, a version of its AI chatbot tailored for users aged 13 to 17 with stronger content protections, including restrictions on suicide, self-harm, and romantic or sexual chats, as well as homework support designed to aid learning rather than provide direct answers. The San Francisco-based company said the move addresses the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence, who already use ChatGPT for schoolwork, daily questions, and companionship.

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
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The Guardian Technology Teen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chats

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.

The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches on Tuesday, is tailored for children aged 13 to 17 with stronger protections including content restrictions around things such as suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual chats. It also provides homework and study support designed to help students learn rather than spit out answers and school essays.

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