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Some guardrails on OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens don't work as promised, watchdog group says
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points The findings suggest that OpenAI's efforts to implement safeguards in its ChatGPT for Teens product may not be fully effective. A report by Common Sense Media has found issues with OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens product.
A report by Common Sense Media has found issues with OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens product. Some guardrails included in this product do not work as intended.
The report highlights problems with the functionality of these guardrails. Further details about the specific issues and their implications are available from the source.
The findings suggest that OpenAI's efforts to implement safeguards in its ChatGPT for Teens product may not be fully effective. For more information, readers can consult the report by Common Sense Media.
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