OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT under 15 minutes a day, but Common Sense calls it an 'unacceptable risk'

OpenAI said average teen use of ChatGPT is limited and mostly learning-focused, with under 15 minutes a day and nearly half stopping after a break reminder. The same day, nonprofit Common Sense Media found ChatGPT for Teens poses an 'unacceptable risk': parental alerts for suicide and self-harm discussions often fail, and it urged banning users under 18 until guardrails are proven reliable.

• OpenAI: teens use ChatGPT under 15 minutes a day, mostly for learning
• Nearly half of teen users stop after an automatic break reminder
• Common Sense: an hour of suicide-related chat sent zero parental alerts
• Group urges banning under-18 access until teen guardrails are proven