TechnologyPublished: 18 August 2026 at 23:02

OpenAI develops a teen-focused version of ChatGPT with stronger safety measures

OpenAI has presented a new version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers, featuring improved safety and monitoring tools. The move follows criticism and lawsuits alleging links between the chatbot and suicides.

US technology company OpenAI on Tuesday unveiled a version of its ChatGPT chatbot specifically adapted for teenage users. The new version is designed to include additional safety measures and stricter oversight compared to the existing product.

Criticism and lawsuits

The decision to build a separate version for younger users did not come out of nowhere. ChatGPT has recently faced significant criticism, and several lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI. These suits allege that interactions with the chatbot may have contributed to users' deaths by suicide.

Company's response

With the new teen-oriented version, OpenAI appears to be seeking to reduce the risks associated with giving a more vulnerable user group access to its AI tool. The source text does not specify further technical details on how exactly the enhanced monitoring and safety features will be implemented.

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