A study warns that ChatGPT use by teenagers poses an unacceptable risk to children

Updated 2026-10-09 · told from many outlets at once

Common Sense Media found ChatGPT for Teens fails to send crisis alerts or verify user age, and does not provide adequate support in emergencies. The Youth AI Safety Institute conducted a study confirming these failures. OpenAI disputes the assessment.

Common Sense Media labeled ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk, finding it fails to send alerts to parents during crises or verify user age.

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