OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with age-specific features

OpenAI announced the global launch of "ChatGPT for Teens" on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, introducing a dedicated, age-appropriate experience for users between 13 and 17 years old. The new portal, which becomes the default for users identified as minors, incorporates stricter safety guardrails and educational features designed to address growing concerns about teen interactions with artificial intelligence.

The platform combines enhanced content restrictions with tools aimed at supporting learning and healthy usage. It includes stronger default filters for topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, violence, and sexual content, alongside measures to discourage emotional dependence on the AI. ChatGPT for Teens will not use romantic language, claim to have personal feelings, or suggest it is a replacement for human relationships.

For educational use, the system emphasizes a collaborative approach rather than providing direct answers. It features "Study Mode," which guides students through problem-solving with follow-up questions, and a "Study Hours" setting that allows teens or parents to schedule periods where this mode is active. Additional features include reminders to...