OpenAI and Meta are taking major steps to improve how their AI chatbots respond to teens experiencing emotional or mental distress. As concerns about youth mental health rise, both tech giants recognize the need for sensitive and effective support from AI tools like ChatGPT and Meta’s chatbots.
New Parental Controls for ChatGPT
OpenAI is preparing to introduce new parental controls that allow parents to link their accounts with their teens’ ChatGPT profiles. This move empowers parents to monitor and manage their children’s interactions with AI, ensuring safer and more responsible use. OpenAI aims to create a safer space for teens to express themselves while providing parents peace of mind.
Prioritizing Teen Safety Online
Meta is also working to enhance its AI chatbot responses for teens, focusing on sensitivity and appropriate guidance when users show signs of emotional or mental distress. These updates come as part of a broader push across the tech industry to prioritize youth safety and mental health online. By addressing these challenges, OpenAI and Meta hope to set a new standard for AI-driven support for younger users.
