


Teen mode roll out globally
OpenAI is starting to roll out ChatGPT for Teens globally today (August 18, full availability in Australia expected September 8) to Free and paid personal accounts, switching it on automatically when the system estimates someone is under 18 or they state their age is between 13 and 17
- ChatGPT for Teens bundles teen onboarding, Study Mode, quizzes and learning visualizations, responsible homework reminders that redirect shortcut attempts to Study Mode, Study Hours, break reminders and sensitive image upload reminders
- Protections are on by default and based on the Under-18 Principles in the Model Spec, covering self-harm, violence, eating disorders, dangerous activities and explicit sexual or graphic content, and parents with linked accounts can set quiet hours, manage selected settings and get safety notifications (now including eating disorder notifications) without reading conversations
OpenAI also updated the Model Spec today with clearer principles on relational interactions for teens (ChatGPT should not use romantic language, encourage emotional dependence or imply it has feelings or consciousness), is adding under-18 evaluations to system cards, and announced a partnership with CodeAI on AI education for students and educators