OpenAI will roll out parental controls for ChatGPT within a month, aiming to help families manage teen use safely. Parents can link accounts, restrict features like chat history and memory, set age-appropriate response rules, and receive alerts if their child shows signs of distress, Al Jazeera reported.
The announcement comes amid criticism after a California couple sued the company, blaming ChatGPT for their 16-year-old son’s suicide. Experts warn AI can be risky for vulnerable users, noting chatbots often handle high-risk mental health queries inconsistently.
Psychiatrist Hamilton Morrin welcomed the controls but said broader safeguards and collaboration with clinicians are needed to make AI safer for young users.
