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OpenAI launches a safer ChatGPT for teens — years after teens started using it
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
OpenAI announced ChatGPT for Teens, a version with parental controls and content filters designed for users under 18. The product includes features intended to limit access to certain content and monitor usage. The announcement comes after ChatGPT became widely available to general users in 2022, including minors who did not have a dedicated teen version.
