OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Parental Controls for Teens

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Above: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Abilene, Texas on Sept. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

OpenAI's parental controls demonstrate responsible AI development with thoughtful safety measures for teens. The new restrictions limit harmful content, allow parental oversight and include suicide prevention alerts — all while preserving adult freedom. These proactive safeguards show how AI companies can strike a balance between innovation and protection.

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Establishment-critical narrative

It's unfortunate that OpenAI only created these parental controls after a devastating lawsuit revealed ChatGPT allegedly coached a teenager toward suicide. The company rushed its dangerous 4o model to market despite clear safety issues, and only now is it implementing basic protections. These overdue measures prove that AI companies prioritize profits over children's lives.

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