On August 18, 2026, OpenAI announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teens, an experience designed for users aged 13–17. It provides age-appropriate safety protections while allowing teenagers to use AI for learning, creativity, and exploration. Users identified or estimated to be under 18 are automatically placed into the teen experience.

    The protections cover areas including self-harm, eating disorders, violence, dangerous activities, and sexual content. ChatGPT for Teens also includes reminders encouraging breaks and features designed to reinforce that ChatGPT is an AI rather than a human relationship. Linked parents or guardians can use additional controls, including silent hours.

    Learning-oriented features such as Study mode, learning prompts, and quizzes are also incorporated. The approach therefore focuses not simply on restricting teenagers' access to AI, but on creating an environment in which AI can be used more safely and appropriately.

Comment from GAME-F

Generative AI is becoming increasingly difficult to separate from children's education and everyday lives. The question may therefore be shifting from simply whether young people should use AI to how we can create age-appropriate environments for its use.

    Of particular interest is the emphasis not only on restricting potentially harmful content, but also on encouraging breaks, maintaining clear boundaries between AI and human relationships, and supporting real-world connections. Healthy AI use should be considered in relation to learning, daily routines, interpersonal relationships, and the risk of excessive dependence.

    GAME-F will continue to consider healthy relationships between children and generative AI alongside gaming and social media.

References

OpenAI「ChatGPT for Teens のご紹介」
OpenAI Help Center「ChatGPT for Teens」