OpenAI launches ChatGPT parental controls after lawsuit

OpenAI has rolled out parental controls for ChatGPT aimed at users aged 13 and up after a lawsuit alleging a teenager who died by suicide relied on the chatbot. Parents can link to a teen’s account to set quiet hours, disable voice, block image generation, stop the use of memory, and opt out of having chats used to train models; teens cannot override these safeguards and parents will not have access to full chat transcripts. Linked teen accounts receive stricter filtering to reduce exposure to graphic content, romantic or violent roleplay, viral challenges and extreme beauty ideals. If systems or trained reviewers detect signs of serious self-harm risk, parents may be notified and emergency services may be contacted when there is an imminent threat. The controls are available on the web now, with mobile support expected soon, and OpenAI has launched a parent resource page with setup guides and usage tips.