OpenAI Says ChatGPT Is Safer for Teens. Now It Needs to Show Proof.

RAND analysts examine OpenAI's claims that ChatGPT for Teens will avoid encouraging emotional dependence and will not pose as a substitute for human relationships, instead offering study tools and break reminders. The commentary notes that teen protections are applied automatically when a user is identified as 13-17, but argues OpenAI has not yet demonstrated these safeguards are effective.