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OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ amid legal pressure
SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI introduced a new version of its marquee ChatGPT chatbot yesterday designed exclusively for teens, with stronger safeguards and monitoring, after facing criticism and legal complaints that it drove some users to suicide. Dubbed “ChatGPT for Teens,” the modified parameters automatically deploy for any user who registers as aged 13 to 17... The post OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ amid legal pressure appeared first on New Era .
New Era19 Aug 2026, 09:38 am

SAN FRANCISCO – OpenAI introduced a new version of its marquee ChatGPT chatbot yesterday designed exclusively for teens, with stronger safeguards and monitoring, after facing criticism and legal complaints that it drove some users to suicide.


Originally published by New Era on 19 Aug 2026, 09:38 am. View original article

