OpenAI said its average teen use of ChatGPT for Teens is limited and learning-focused, but Common Sense Media research found the platform’s safeguards still create an unacceptable risk for teens and parents. In testing, discussions lasting about 1 hour about suicidal ideation, self-harm, or disordered eating on newly created, parent-linked accounts triggered zero alerts to parents. As a result, the nonprofit calls for banning under-18 use until safeguards are proven reliable, while OpenAI disputes the research methodology as not reflecting real-world performance.
Common Sense Media rated OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens as an “unacceptable risk” after finding design elements that still encourage engagement during teen mental health crisis scenarios. The report surveyed nearly 2,000 crisis prompts and found break reminders appeared just twice, both during about 90-minute individual conversations. The rating argues OpenAI’s safeguards are insufficient, while OpenAI disputed the testing and said teens average under 15 minutes a day, setting up a renewed debate and scrutiny of engagement tactics in teen-facing AI products.
OpenAI is rolling out Intelligent UI for ChatGPT, adding interactive visual elements to conversations instead of mainly text. The feature debuts Wednesday alongside a new GPT-6 model. Users in Pro, Plus, Business, and Enterprise get it globally immediately and lower-cost and free tiers receive it Thursday, with customization to reduce visuals if desired.
OpenAI is rolling out Intelligent UI in ChatGPT so answers can include interactive visuals like diagrams, charts, forms, and tappable buttons alongside text. The update is deploying to all users alongside GPT-6. As a result, ChatGPT can choose when to generate interactive visuals and format them in its responses instead of using text alone.
OpenAI is adding College Planner tools to ChatGPT for Teens to support the college application process. The new feature is expected to arrive “soon.” Users will get a single plan that combines requirements, deadlines, tasks, and financial-aid steps for selected schools, and they can ask questions to update progress.
Common Sense Media said OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens poses an “unacceptable risk” for youth safety. It said the product was introduced in August and found it does not send parent alerts when it should. Common Sense Media’s critique urges stricter teen protections and highlights gaps in crisis handling and homework help.
ChatGPT is rolling out GPT-6 with Intelligent UI for global users, aiming to deliver faster responses with visuals and interactive experiences. The rollout is described as happening “globally” in ChatGPT. As a result, the interface changes to include interactive visual elements you can explore and use directly.
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