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ChatGPT to stop responding to teens in human voice

ChatGPT to stop responding to teens in human voice

Summary

OpenAI is adding new safety features for users under 18 who use ChatGPT. These changes include stopping the chatbot from speaking in a human voice to teens, sending reminders to take breaks, and alerting parents about some harmful user requests.

Key Facts

  • ChatGPT will no longer respond with a human-like voice to users under 18.
  • Teen users will get regular reminders to take breaks and remember ChatGPT is AI.
  • Teen accounts become the default for users who say they are under 18 or are identified as teens by OpenAI.
  • Under-13s are not allowed to use ChatGPT.
  • Users can enable Study Mode during set hours to help with learning without giving direct answers.
  • Quiet times can be set to turn off ChatGPT temporarily for young users.
  • Harmful requests related to eating disorders will trigger alerts to parents with linked accounts.
  • OpenAI reviews alerts before sending them to parents, aiming for under an hour’s response time.
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