Hey fam, some big news from OpenAI: They just dropped new parental controls for ChatGPT on web & mobile, all triggered by a lawsuit after a traumatically tragic teen's suicide. 😔 Tech meets real-life heartbreak, y'all.
After that legal shakeup, OpenAI's letting parents and teens link accounts. Once both sides agree, parents can set up stronger AI safeguards. Here's what's on the menu:
- Sensitive content filter 🚫: Keep certain topics locked down.
- Chat memory control 🧠: Decide if ChatGPT forgets your past convos.
- Training opt-out 🔒: Choose if chats can teach OpenAI's models.
- Quiet hours 🌙: Block access during bedtime or study time.
- Voice & image limits 🎤📷: Disable voice mode & AI image tools.
Worried about privacy? Parents won't actually see the chat transcripts. Instead, in serious risk situations, OpenAI's smart systems & human reviewers might ping parents with just enough info to step in—and they'll also get a heads-up if teens unlink.
Looking ahead, OpenAI is cooking up an age prediction feature to auto-detect users under 18, so teen-safe settings kick in by default. 🔍
This move joins a wave of AI safety pushes: Meta also rolled out teen-focused rules last month to dodge flirty convos & self-harm chats. Regulators in the U.S. are keeping a close eye on how these chatbots shape young minds. ⚖️
Bottom line: As AI grows smarter, parents get more tools to keep chats safe, and teens stay protected. Stay tuned—responsible AI is the next big frontier. 🚀
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OpenAI launches parental controls in ChatGPT after teen's suicide
cgtn.com
