OpenAI has launched a new version of ChatGPT for users aged 13 to 17, which will have strict safety features and parental controls.
Highlights
1. OpenAI launches ChatGPT for users aged 13 to 17
2. ChatGPT for Teens Will Enforce Strict Safety Guardrails
3. Parents will have the option to manage study and quiet hours
OpenAI has introduced a new version of ChatGPT for users aged 13 to 17. The company has specifically designed it with teenagers in mind. It includes several age-appropriate safety features to protect users from inappropriate and harmful content. OpenAI has also added learning-related features for teenagers, so they can use ChatGPT not just for answers but also for learning assistance.
According to OpenAI , ChatGPT for teenagers will have stricter safety guardrails than those for adult users. This includes additional protections for topics like self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, violence, dangerous activities, and sexually explicit content. The company says that in such cases, ChatGPT will respond safely rather than escalate the conversation.
This ChatGPT, designed for teenagers, also has a unique conversation style. ChatGPT won't use romantic language or overly personal language. It won't pretend to be human or claim to have emotions, consciousness, or feelings. OpenAI says this could help reduce the risk of emotional dependency between teenagers and AI.
Additionally, the company has also incorporated a study mode and other educational features to enhance learning for teenagers. In study mode, ChatGPT helps users understand concepts and solve problems independently, rather than simply providing direct answers. It also offers features like quizzes and homework reminders.
OpenAI also offers parental controls for parents or guardians of teenagers. If the parent and teen's accounts are linked, parents can manage certain settings. These include options like study hours and quiet hours. Quiet hours allow parents to specify certain times of the day when ChatGPT cannot be used.
However, parental controls don't mean parents can see every chat their child has. According to OpenAI, parents aren't given access to a teenager's entire chat history or real-time activity. In some cases, parents may be alerted if a serious safety situation arises.
OpenAI is also using an age prediction system for age identification. This system attempts to predict whether a user is under 18 based on various signals related to the account. If the system determines that the user is a teenager, stricter age-appropriate security settings may be applied to their account.
OpenAI says that younger users using ChatGPT should have the opportunity to interact safely with AI. Therefore, the company has introduced separate safety systems and parental controls for teenagers. This move comes at a time when the increasing use of AI chatbots among children and teenagers is raising concerns about emotional dependency and inappropriate content.
