Updating our Model Spec with teen protections
OpenAI rewrites the rulebook on teen AI safety. Here's what changed.
Why it matters
OpenAI is formalizing safety governance for minors through updated Model Spec principles, signaling how the industry will operationalize AI ethics and compliance as regulatory scrutiny on youth protection intensifies.
The key facts
10 to knowOpenAI updates Model Spec with new Under-18 Principles
Guardrails strengthened for age-appropriate guidance
Safety framework grounded in developmental science
Applies across ChatGPT product ecosystem
Part of broader teen safety initiative
OpenAI updates Model Spec with Under-18 Principles
New guardrails target age-appropriate guidance for teens
Framework grounded in developmental science
Addresses higher-risk situations in teen-model interactions
Part of broader teen safety initiative across ChatGPT
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI is updating its Model Spec with new Under-18 Principles that define how ChatGPT should support teens with safe, age-appropriate guidance grounded in developmental science. The update strengthens guardrails, clarifies expected model behavior in higher-risk situations, and builds on our…