Limited teen access

OpenAI has imposed restrictions on how teenagers can use ChatGPT, marking a shift in how the company handles younger users of its AI chatbot. The move acknowledges the particular risks that AI tools can pose to minors, including exposure to inappropriate content and overreliance on the system for emotional support.

The restrictions, however, have not settled the discussion. Critics argue that the company's safety devices — including parental controls and age-appropriate responses — do not go far enough to protect adolescent users, and that enforcement of age verification remains a weak point.

Safety debate continues

Debate over OpenAI's safeguards for minors continues, as the company balances broad access to its chatbot against calls for stronger protections. Details of how effectively the new limits will be enforced, and whether they will extend to further age groups, remain unconfirmed.

The company has not indicated any timeline for additional measures.

OpenAI's claim that teen use of ChatGPT is subject to limits is true.