Summary
OpenAI has introduced new parental controls for its ChatGPT application. These controls allow parents to monitor and regulate how teens aged 13 to 17 use the chatbot, although teens can disable the oversight. The move follows incidents that raised safety concerns related to the app's influence.
Key Facts
- OpenAI launched parental controls for ChatGPT to help parents manage teenagers' usage of the app.
- The controls apply to users aged 13 to 17 and allow parents to set limits on the app's usage.
- Parents can connect their accounts with their teens and receive alerts if there are serious safety risks.
- Teens have the option to disable these controls, allowing them to unlink accounts if desired.
- The controls come after incidents linked to ChatGPT, including lawsuits related to safety concerns.
- ChatGPT is not recommended for children under 12 due to difficulties in enforcing age restrictions.
- OpenAI is working on improving its technology to better predict users' ages.
- If a user poses a safety risk, OpenAI will review the situation and notify the parents if needed.
