OpenAI to Add ChatGPT Parental Controls After Teen’s Death

OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death, aiming to improve safety for younger users.
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OpenAI to Add ChatGPT Parental Controls After Teen’s Death
OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death OpenAI will add parental controls for ChatGPT following teen’s death, marking one of the company’s most significant safety updates yet. The move comes after the tragic case of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who took his own life after months of confiding in the chatbot. Image : Google The company announced that it will roll out new parental features and is actively considering additional safeguards to better protect teens. These measures are designed to give parents greater insight into, and control over, how their children use ChatGPT. Why OpenAI is Adding Parental Controls OpenAI revealed in a Tuesday blog post that it is exploring tools like emergency contacts and one-click alerts within ChatGPT. Parents could soon receive real-time notifications if a teen is in distress, with the option for the chatbot to proactively reach out to trusted contacts in severe cases. This announcement followed a New York Times investigation into …