OpenAI to limit weapons information for teens on ChatGPT in violence-prevention push

What happened: OpenAI said it is tightening limits on weapons-related information ChatGPT gives teens, even when a question appears harmless, as part of safeguards aimed at preventing real-world violence. Key numbers: Teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on ChatGPT, per OpenAI's first report on teen use. Why it matters: The move comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over risks chatbots pose to young users. A Common Sense Media report found ChatGPT's teen version often alerted parents late or not at all on suicide, self-harm or eating disorder conversations.

OpenAI said it is tightening limits on weapons-related information ChatGPT gives teens, even when a question appears harmless, as part of safeguards aimed at preventing real-world violence.

The move comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over risks chatbots pose to young users. A Common Sense Media report found ChatGPT's teen version often alerted parents late or not at all on suicide, self-harm or eating disorder conversations.