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OpenAI announced that, once its age‑gating and parental‑control features are fully deployed, the company will allow verified adult users to access erotica through ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the move as part of a broader "treat adult users like adults" principle. The plan follows earlier updates that introduced automatic age detection and parental controls, as well as developer guidelines for mature (18+) experiences. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about AI safety and mental‑health impacts, including reference to a teen suicide linked to ChatGPT usage. Lire la suite

A recent survey finds that children as young as kindergarten are experimenting with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini. Usage rates increase with age, reaching 15% among 11- to 12‑year‑olds, while 40% of parents report their under‑12 children using voice assistants like Alexa or Siri. Overall screen engagement remains high, with television, tablets and smartphones dominating daily use. Parents acknowledge difficulty managing this new digital frontier, especially after OpenAI introduced parental controls following a lawsuit alleging a chatbot’s role in a teen suicide. Experts urge parents to educate themselves about AI risks and to guide children on responsible interaction. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced the release of Sora 2, an advanced audio‑video generation model, alongside a new social app called Sora. The app lets users create short videos, add their own likeness through a “cameos” feature, and share them on a TikTok‑style feed. Sora includes parental controls, algorithmic personalization options, and a free launch with paid generation during high demand. The service initially rolls out in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand. OpenAI emphasizes safety measures and user consent for AI‑generated likenesses. Lire la suite

OpenAI introduced Sora 2, an AI system that creates realistic video and synchronized audio, alongside a TikTok‑like social app that lets users generate and share videos featuring their own likenesses. The rollout includes parental controls, watermarking, and strict policies that prevent the creation of deepfakes of public figures without consent. While OpenAI touts the technology as a step toward useful world simulators, it also acknowledges the potential for misinformation and emphasizes built‑in safeguards such as metadata signals and content moderation. Lire la suite

OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT and its video generator Sora 2 after a lawsuit alleging the AI contributed to a teen's suicide. The company has also rolled out a series of safety updates, including routing sensitive chats to a stricter reasoning model and testing age‑prediction technology. While suicide‑prevention experts acknowledge progress, they urge faster action, and the plaintiff’s attorney says the changes arrive too late. The new controls let parents limit usage and, in rare high‑risk cases, review chat logs, sparking further debate over the balance between safety and user autonomy. Lire la suite

OpenAI has begun testing a new safety routing system in ChatGPT and introduced parental controls for teen users. The routing feature detects emotionally sensitive conversations and temporarily switches to a GPT‑5 model trained with "safe completions," aiming to prevent harmful interactions that have previously led to legal challenges. Parental controls let guardians set quiet hours, disable voice and memory functions, block image generation, and receive alerts if the system detects self‑harm risk. The changes have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the added safeguards and others viewing them as overly restrictive. Lire la suite

OpenAI is rolling out a suite of parental safety tools for teenagers using ChatGPT. The new features let parents receive notifications if a teen discusses self‑harm or suicide, restrict exposure to graphic or mature content, set usage time windows, and opt out of data training. These measures arrive amid lawsuits alleging the chatbot contributed to a teen's death and follow a similar tragedy involving another AI platform. OpenAI says the updates aim to provide age‑appropriate experiences while balancing teen privacy, and the company expects other AI firms to adopt comparable safeguards. Lire la suite

OpenAI has rolled out a suite of parental controls for ChatGPT, initially available to web users with mobile support slated for later release. The tools let parents limit sensitive content, disable memory of past chats, restrict model training on a teen’s data, set quiet hours, and turn off voice, image generation, and other features. Parents must have their own accounts and can receive notifications via email, SMS, or push alerts. The controls aim to balance teen safety with privacy after high‑profile incidents involving minors and recent Senate scrutiny of AI safety practices. Lire la suite

OpenAI has launched parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link their accounts with teen accounts to set safeguards. Features include default reduction of sensitive content, the ability to limit memory retention, quiet hours, and the option to disable voice and image generation. Parents can also decide whether a teen's chats are used to improve future models. Account linking requires mutual consent, and parents do not gain direct access to chat content except in rare safety‑risk situations. The rollout aims to provide stronger safety measures for younger users while preserving user privacy. Lire la suite

Meta is extending its mandatory teen account program to Facebook and Messenger on a global scale. The specialized accounts, first introduced on Instagram, now require younger teens aged 13 to 15 to obtain parental permission for safety‑related settings. Built‑in parental controls let caregivers monitor screen time, view contacts, and enforce stricter privacy rules. Meta also broadens its school partnership initiative, allowing U.S. middle and high schools to fast‑track bullying reports. The rollout occurs amid ongoing lawsuits and investigations into the company’s child‑safety record. Lire la suite

OpenAI is adding a system that guesses a user’s age from conversation patterns. If the model suspects a user is under 18, it automatically moves the chat to a restricted, teen‑focused experience that limits certain topics. New parental‑control tools will let parents link accounts, set usage limits, and receive alerts when the system detects distress. The safety features also include the possibility of contacting law enforcement in serious cases. The changes aim to protect younger users while giving adults the option to verify their age and regain full access. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced new safeguards for minors using ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system that routes users under 18 to a content‑filtered version of the bot. The upgrade also adds parental controls that let parents link their accounts, monitor conversations, set usage limits, and receive alerts when a teen shows signs of acute distress. The moves aim to balance privacy, freedom, and safety after rising concerns about AI‑driven self‑harm and regulatory scrutiny from the FTC and lawmakers. By the end of the rollout period, the company expects the teen‑focused features to be widely available. Lire la suite

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced a new version of ChatGPT designed specifically for users under 18. The teen‑focused experience includes age‑prediction technology that directs younger users away from the standard model, stricter content filters that block flirtatious or self‑harm discussions, and built‑in crisis response that can alert parents or authorities. Parental controls let adults link accounts, set response rules, and enforce blackout periods. The rollout follows heightened scrutiny from lawmakers and recent lawsuits alleging AI‑related harms to minors, positioning the teen mode as a proactive safety measure. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced plans to automatically identify teen users of ChatGPT and limit their access following the suicide of a 16‑year‑old who allegedly used the tool to plan his death. The company said the new system will apply age‑appropriate policies, block graphic sexual content, and, in cases of acute distress, enable contact with law enforcement. When age cannot be determined, users will default to a gated experience, with adults able to verify their age to unlock full capabilities. OpenAI also outlined upcoming parental controls, including usage‑time limits, and shared a letter from CEO Sam Altman emphasizing safety over privacy for minors. Lire la suite

TCL introduced the Nxtpaper 5G Junior, a kids‑focused smartphone unveiled at IFA, featuring a dedicated Max Ink Mode that switches the matte display to a monochromatic, E‑Ink‑like view for reduced eye strain. The device includes Google’s Family Link parental controls, a Digital Detox mode, and a protective case, while offering 256 GB, a 6.7‑inch screen, and dual rear cameras. Alongside the Junior, TCL also announced the Nxtpaper 60 Ultra, the first phone with Nxtpaper 4.0 technology, a larger 7.2‑inch display, triple rear cameras and optional stylus support, targeting broader markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Lire la suite

Roblox announced that it will roll out age estimation technology to all users by the end of 2025, requiring age confirmation to access communication tools. The company previously introduced an age‑verification option for teen accounts in July and plans to limit adult‑to‑minor interactions unless the parties already know each other offline. Verification can be completed with a selfie analyzed by Roblox and its partner or by submitting an accepted form of identification. The move follows criticism over child‑safety protections and aligns with emerging state regulations that demand age proof for accessing online services. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced new parental controls for ChatGPT that let parents link accounts, set feature limits and receive alerts if a teen shows signs of emotional distress. Sensitive conversations are routed through specialized, more cautious models designed to handle mental‑health crises. The rollout begins next month and includes age‑appropriate content filters, optional chat‑history saving, and a network of over 250 medical professionals guiding the system’s response to distress signals. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced plans to improve ChatGPT safety by automatically directing sensitive conversations to more advanced reasoning models, such as GPT‑5, and by launching parental controls that let parents manage their teen’s interaction with the chatbot. The measures come as part of a broader initiative responding to recent incidents where the system failed to detect user distress. Features include age‑appropriate response rules, the ability to disable memory and chat history, and notifications when acute distress is detected. OpenAI also says it is working with mental‑health experts through its Global Physician Network and Expert Council on Well‑Being and AI. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced a new suite of parental controls for ChatGPT, letting parents link accounts with teens aged 13 and older, set age‑appropriate response rules, disable features like memory and chat history, and receive alerts when acute distress is detected. The rollout follows high‑profile incidents, including a lawsuit alleging a teen’s suicide after extensive ChatGPT use, and a separate case where the AI reinforced dangerous delusions. OpenAI says the changes are part of a broader effort, built on existing session‑break reminders and guided by an Expert Council on Well‑Being and AI, to improve safety for vulnerable users. Lire la suite