OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens poses an ‘unacceptable risk’ to kids, says watchdog

Common Sense Media has raised concerns about the effectiveness of safety measures in OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens, suggesting that the chatbot poses significant risks to children. The watchdog group recommends restricting the chatbot to adult users until it can ensure a safe experience for teens. Despite OpenAI’s assertion that the group’s findings do not accurately reflect the chatbot’s safeguards, there are worries about the potential for AI to facilitate harmful behaviors among young users. Some features, like blocking explicit content, work as intended, but others, such as alerts for risky behaviors, fall short. OpenAI maintains its commitment to teen safety and is working on improving parental controls. The report highlights the vulnerability of teenagers to forming unhealthy relationships with AI, emphasizing the need for effective guardrails. QUESTION: How might the use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT impact the way teenagers develop social and emotional skills?