OpenAI has rolled out new parental controls for ChatGPT, responding to growing concerns about AI’s impact on young users. The move follows a lawsuit by parents of a teen who allegedly used the chatbot to research self-harm methods before his death. 💔
Here’s what’s new:
👪 Family Linking: Parents and teens can opt into safeguards by linking accounts—controls activate only if both parties agree.
🚫 Content Filters: Reduce exposure to sensitive topics, block chat history storage, and limit AI training data collection.
⏰ Quiet Hours: Restrict access during specific times and disable voice/image features.
While parents won’t see chat transcripts, OpenAI says they’ll be alerted if systems detect serious safety risks. The company is also developing an age-prediction tool to auto-apply teen safety settings. 📊
This comes as U.S. regulators tighten scrutiny of AI companies. Meta recently faced criticism for allowing minors to engage with AI characters discussing self-harm. OpenAI’s update mirrors industry efforts to balance innovation with responsibility. 🤖⚖️
