OpenAI rolls out parental controls for ChatGPT

Microsoft (MSFT)-backed OpenAI said that it is rolling out parental controls and a new parent resource page to help families guide how ChatGPT works in their homes. Available to all ChatGPT users starting Monday, parental controls allow parents to link their account with their teen’s account and customize settings for a safe, age-appropriate experience. “This work is part of our ongoing effort to make ChatGPT helpful for everyone, and to give families tools to support their teens’ use of AI,” the company said. “We’ve previously shared that we’re building toward a long term age prediction system that will help us predict whether a user is under 18 so that ChatGPT can automatically apply teen-appropriate settings. Parental controls are an important step in giving parents the ability to control their teen’s experience with ChatGPT. We’ve worked closely with experts, advocacy groups including Common Sense Media, and policymakers, including the Attorneys General of California and Delaware, to help inform our approach, and expect to refine and expand on these controls over time.”