OpenAI's Teen Safety Features Will Walk a Thin Line

OpenAI is implementing new teen safety features for ChatGPT that will identify users under 18 and provide age-appropriate content while blocking graphic sexual material. The system will notify parents if it detects suicidal thoughts, contact authorities in emergencies, and offer parental controls to monitor conversations and set usage limits. These changes come amid concerning reports of chatbot-related suicides and growing government scrutiny, as OpenAI attempts to balance teen safety with privacy concerns.