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OpenAI’s commitment to child safety: adopting safety by design principles

OpenAI Blog
Dec 18, 2025

Updating our Model Spec with teen protections

OpenAI is updating its Model Spec with new Under-18 Principles that define how ChatGPT should support teens with safe, age-appropriate guidance grounded in developmental science. The update strengthens guardrails, clarifies expected model behavior in higher-risk situations, and builds on our broader work to improve teen safety across ChatGPT.