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Common Sense Media rates OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens "Unacceptable Risk" after 4,000+ test prompts

Its tests found no parental notifications in a 12+ account suicide and self-harm test; hotline mentions fell from 33% to 23% of warranted prompts after the Aug. 18 launch.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

05:00
The Verge
ChatGPT for Teens is an ‘unacceptable risk,’ says Common Sense Media
05:00
Bloomberg
ChatGPT for Teens Is Not Safe for Kids, Common Sense Media Report Says
05:00
Axios
"Not safe for kids": Advocacy group urges OpenAI to keep teens off ChatGPT
08:23
Common Sense MediaPrimary
Common Sense Media rates OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens "Unacceptable Risk" after 4,000+ test prompts
08:34
The Decoder
ChatGPT rated "unacceptable risk" for teens after parental alerts failed during suicide conversations
10:40
Education Week
edweek.org/technology/chatgpts-teen-mode-is-unsafe-for-students-report-concludes/2026/10
10:40
Quartz
qz.com/common-sense-media-chatgpt-teens-unacceptable-risk-100726
10:40
Unite.AI
unite.ai/youth-ai-safety-institute-gives-chatgpts-teen-tier-its-worst-safety-grade/
10:40
Futurism
futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-chatgpt-for-teens-report
10:40
Mashable
mashable.com/tech/chatgpt-for-teens-not-safe-for-teens
10:40
Common Sense Media
commonsensemedia.org/press-releases/chatgpt-for-teens-poses-unacceptable-risk-to-kids-common-sense-media-finds
10:40
Los Angeles Times
latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-07/chatgpts-teen-safeguards-failed-to-alert-parents-during-suicide-conversations-report-finds
10:40
PCMag
pcmag.com/news/can-you-trust-chatgpt-for-teens-report-finds-unacceptable-risk-to-kids

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