OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more (Cecilia Kang/New York Times)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/technology/chatgpt-for-teens-openai.html">OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a new mode that limits high-risk chats around self-harm, eating disorders, and other topics, adds studying tools, and more  —  The artificial intelligence start-up announced a chatbot mode that will automatically limit some conversations to better protect young users.