OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

HEALTH OpenAI says new ChatGPT designed for teens aims to be more age-appropriate By Barbara Ortutay The Associated Press Posted August 18, 2026 8:39 am Updated August 18, 2026 8:40 am 4 min read Canada’s privacy watchdog said Wednesday that OpenAI has committed to better protecting Canadians’ personal information, after a joint investigation with three provinces found the company engaged in “overly broad” data collection to train its initial ChatGPT models – May 6, 2026 LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE 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 Tuesday, is tailored for kids aged 13 to 17 with stronger protections including content restrictions around things like suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual chats.