OpenAI recently released its first report on ChatGPT usage among teen users, with data showing that teen users average less than 15 minutes of use per day. Among them, users with over 3 consecutive hours of use account for less than 2%, and half of users pause or end conversations within 5 minutes of receiving a break reminder.
OpenAI is currently continuing to enrich the features of the teen-specific version, with a focus on adding education and learning-related interaction modes. In the future, the platform will also introduce services such as college application planning tools, study cards, and quick quizzes to help students organize the application process and academic planning.
Safety reminders spark controversy, official responds on the reason for delays
However, the third-party organization Common Sense Media published a report pointing out that ChatGPT's teen mode has delayed or missing notifications when it comes to sensitive topics such as suicide and self-harm. Tests showed that the system failed to reliably send alerts to parents, and also failed to provide timely professional assistance suggestions such as mental health crisis intervention hotlines.
In response to this criticism, OpenAI officially stated that the tests did not accurately reflect the system's actual operating logic. Because system linkage and safety protections take several hours to take effect, some tests may have ended before the features were fully activated.