ChatGPT Enhances Teen Safety Features with Rest Alerts and Parent Controls

OpenAI has significantly strengthened safety features for teen users on ChatGPT, going beyond blocking harmful content to include rest alerts, parent account management tools, and a learning-focused AI environment. The company emphasized enabling teens to use AI safely rather than completely blocking access. New systems automatically apply teen safety policies if users are under 18, with enhanced protections against violent content, self-harm material, distorted body images, and risky online trends. Parents can now set usage limits, disable voice mode, and manage image generation access, while receiving alerts for severe safety concerns. OpenAI also expanded educational tools, including a 'Learning Mode' that guides students through problem-solving steps and new prompts to assist with schoolwork. The company claims these features benefit over 18 million weekly users.