Common Sense Media calls OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens unsafe for minors

Common Sense Media, a nonprofit dedicated to evaluating apps and services for young users, labeled OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens as an "unacceptable risk" after its assessment revealed several shortcomings. The review highlighted that the teen version does not reliably notify parents during potential self-harm discussions, lacks proper crisis assistance, and can still generate homework answers. OpenAI responded that the testing likely occurred before parental controls were fully enabled, questioning the accuracy of the results.

The organization reaffirmed its commitment to teen safety and to working with independent experts. Common Sense Media countered that it had confirmed the launch of key features before testing and that some accounts experienced delayed activation of alerts, yet still received none. The nonprofit urged OpenAI to address the identified gaps rather than challenge the methodology. The exchange underscores ongoing debate over AI safety measures for minors.