The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.
OpenAI Introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ as Safety Concerns Grow
The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.
By Cecilia Kang
Tuesday, August 18, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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