- ChatGPT will no longer write your teenager’s essay. Users aged 13 to 17 will be moved automatically to a new version of the chatbot designed to walk students through a problem instead of handing over the answer.
- The ChatGPT for Teens mode also comes with stricter controls around image generation and content involving graphic violence, depictions of self-harm and sexual or romantic role-play.
- The chatbot will help students develop a thesis for a paper or an essay, but it will not write the essay for them, and it will take the user through the steps of solving an equation instead of jumping straight to the answer.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT for Teens aims to provide a safer environment for users aged 13 to 17 by prohibiting direct essay writing and implementing stricter controls on graphic content.12
Pragya Misra, head of strategy and global affairs-India at OpenAI, emphasized, 'Young people should not have to choose between opportunity and protection.'
The chatbot will assist students in developing thesis statements and solving equations step-by-step, rather than providing direct answers.3
This initiative comes in response to serious concerns regarding the platform's impact on minors, particularly following tragic incidents.
In April 2025, Adam Raine, a 16-year-old from California, died by suicide, with his family alleging he had discussed self-harm with ChatGPT.
Additionally, lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI by families of victims from a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, claiming the company ignored troubling interactions between the shooter and the chatbot.
Florida has also taken legal action against OpenAI, accusing it of misrepresenting the safety of its platform for minors.
OpenAI's measures reflect a growing awareness of the need to balance technological advancement with the safety and well-being of young users.
“The new ChatGPT for Teens will guide users aged 13 to 17 in developing a thesis and solving equations without providing direct answers. Additionally, it features enhanced safety measures to restrict content related to graphic violence and sexual role-play.”
