OpenAI Blog
Jul 16
Why teens deserve access to safe AI
Learn how OpenAI is making ChatGPT safer for teens with age-appropriate protections, learning tools, parental controls, and expert partnerships.
Building towards age prediction
Learn how OpenAI is building age prediction and parental controls in ChatGPT to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for teens while supporting families with new tools.
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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.
OpenAI Blog
Jan 20
Our approach to age prediction
ChatGPT is rolling out age prediction to estimate if accounts are under or over 18, applying safeguards for teens and refining accuracy over time.
OpenAI Blog
Dec 18, 2025
AI literacy resources for teens and parents
OpenAI shares new AI literacy resources to help teens and parents use ChatGPT thoughtfully, safely, and with confidence. The guides include expert-vetted tips for responsible use, critical thinking, healthy boundaries, and supporting teens through emotional or sensitive topics.
OpenAI Blog
Apr 28
Our commitment to community safety
Learn how OpenAI protects community safety in ChatGPT through model safeguards, misuse detection, policy enforcement, and collaboration with safety experts.
OpenAI Blog
Aug 6
From asking to doing: How the world is putting ChatGPT to work
New OpenAI Signals data shows how people use ChatGPT worldwide, with country-level insights on adoption, usage trends, and evolving behavior.
OpenAI Blog
Aug 18
Introducing ChatGPT for Teens: Built for learning, backed by protections
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, a version of the AI designed to support learning and critical thinking among adolescents. The platform includes enhanced built‑in protections, healthy‑use features, and extra parental controls to help teens use AI confidently and safely.
OpenAI Blog
Sep 29, 2025
Introducing parental controls
We’re rolling out parental controls and a new parent resource page to help families guide how ChatGPT works in their homes.
OpenAI Blog
Jun 30
How ChatGPT adoption has expanded
New OpenAI Signals data shows how ChatGPT adoption is growing globally, with users increasing usage, exploring more capabilities, and driving growth across regions and languages.
OpenAI Blog
Jan 16
Our approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to test advertising in the U. S.
OpenAI Blog
Jul 21
Introducing the ChatGPT for small business program
OpenAI launches the ChatGPT for Small Businesses program, helping entrepreneurs build AI skills, automate work, and grow with ChatGPT Work.
OpenAI Blog
Sep 16
Helping older adults use AI in everyday life
OpenAI and AARP are partnering to offer free, hands‑on ChatGPT workshops for 1,000 older adults in 10 U.S. cities. The program aims to teach practical AI skills in a safe environment. Participants will gain direct experience using ChatGPT for everyday tasks.