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August 19, 2026

ChatGPT launches a safer version for teens

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ChatGPT rolls out a new teen-focused experience and expands its ad program. Plus, see what happens when AIs get angry playing games.

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A new "ChatGPT for Teens" is now available, designed with extra safety features and controls for parents.

This version is specifically for users aged 13-17. It has stricter content filters and features to promote healthy use, like reminders and custom color themes. Parents also have more controls over their teen's usage. ChatGPT for Teens helps teens learn, think critically, and use AI with confidence, with stronger built-in protections, healthy-use features, and additional controls for parents. A new version of the app is now available just for teens.

Source · Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections
Source · Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections

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It includes a "Study Mode" to help with homework by guiding students, not just giving them the final answer.

Instead of just solving a math problem, Study Mode will walk a student through the steps to solve it themselves. The goal is to encourage critical thinking and learning, rather than just copying answers for homework. Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war. Rebecca Bellan | After numerous lawsuits over AI chatbots’ lack of safety measures, leading to teens’ suicides and other mental health concerns, OpenAI on Monday announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teens. The new product promises to include additional safe… | On the educational side, ChatGPT for Teens introduces a new Study Mode feature and oth… Anthropic set AI agents loose on the same task. They started a turf war. Rebecca Bellan After numerous lawsuits over AI chatbots’ lack of safety measures, leading to teens’ suicides and other mental health concerns, OpenAI on Monday announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teens. The new product promises to include additional safe… On the educational side,…

Source · OpenAI launches a safer ChatGPT for teens — years after teens started using it
Source · OpenAI launches a safer ChatGPT for teens — years after teens started using it

ChatGPT

You may now see ads in ChatGPT conversations if you live in one of 31 newly added European countries.

OpenAI is expanding its advertising program. This means users in many European countries might see relevant ads appear within their chat sessions, similar to how ads appear in search engines. ChatGPT Ads is expanding to 31 European markets. Learn how advertisers can reach people as they explore, compare options, and make decisions. ChatGPT Ads is expanding to 31 European markets. Learn how advertisers can reach people as they explore, compare options, and make decisions. A new version of the app is now available just for teens.

Source · ChatGPT Ads expands across Europe
Source · ChatGPT Ads expands across Europe
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