OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addressed growing concerns about artificial intelligence and recent cybersecurity incidents on Fox Business, underscoring the company’s commitment to responsible AI deployment.
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced the launch of a specialized portal for users aged 13 to 17, aiming to enhance online safety for young people while enabling them to benefit from AI assistance.
The announcement aired exclusively on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” morning program, where the company detailed steps it will takeенных хих to prevent misuse by children.
The ChatGPT for Teens portal will automatically serve as the default experience for teenage users, incorporating new safeguards designed to promote safe usage and develop critical thinking skills.
OpenAI highlighted that most teenage ChatGPT users tap into the platform for homework help. The new teen-focused interface is therefore crafted to offer study assistance without simply providing answers, and the design collaboration included partners from Stanford University.
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OpenAI’s new platform incorporates quizzes, responsible‑homework reminders, and a Study Hours feature that lets teens or parents trigger a “Study Mode” during specific periods. (Ja friendship Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The interface introduces robust default safeguards that tackle self‑harm, violence, eating disorders, dangerous activities, and explicit sexual or graphic content through age‑appropriate interventions.
Teen-specific onboarding will warn users against uploading private or sensitive images, reinforcing responsible data usage.
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OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman have faced calls to strengthen child‑safety measures on the platform. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Parental concerns center on teens developing emotional dependencies or misinterpreting the chatbot’s responses as personal relationships. The updated safeguards explicitly restrict language that could imply romantic or intimate sentiments and clarify that AI does not possess personal feelings.
The system will also emphasize that ChatGPT is a tool, not a replacement for family, friends, educators, or mentors.
The platform will provide default settings that encourage healthier usage patterns and reduce overreliance on the AI.
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OpenAI’s teen-focused interface incorporates default settings designed to deter misuse. (OWNER Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
The new defaults prompt users to take frequent breaks and feature reminders for “Study Hours” and “Quiet Hours.”
Additionally, the system reinforces that ChatGPT is a tool rather than a personal companion, especially important after reports of teens using the service during mental health crises.
