Npr iconNprOct 9, 2026

ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work

A study from Common Sense Media says most safeguards in ChatGPT for Teens failed. The chatbot talks to teens like a friend and doesn't alert parents when users talk about self-harm and suicide.

ChatGPT for Teens has special safeguards. A watchdog group finds most don't work

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