Mainly of interest to parents, since it switches on automatically for 13 to 17s; OpenAI hasn't said which countries get it.

Kenning's take

What it does

ChatGPT for Teens is the experience OpenAI gives to users who say they are 13 to 17 or whom its system estimates are under 18. It combines Study Mode, quizzes and homework reminders that steer teens towards working problems through, plus stronger safety protections and parental controls. OpenAI announced it in August 2026.

• Study Mode with guiding questions and step-by-step help
• Responsible homework reminders that redirect shortcut requests
• Quizzes and learning visualisations
• Study Hours that turn Study Mode on by default at set times
• Additional parental controls

Who it suits. Teenagers aged 13 to 17 using ChatGPT, and their parents.

Key facts

Category

Everyday AI assistants

Part of

ChatGPT

Made by

OpenAI

Based in

United States

Released

18 August 2026

How to get it

applied automatically in ChatGPT when a user states an age of 13 to 17 or OpenAI's age prediction estimates they are under 18

Works on

Web, iOS, Android

Free plan

ChatGPT Free plan available

FAQ

Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.