ChatGPT-maker OpenAI announces guardrails for teens, people in emotional distress after AI chatbot linked to ‘encouraging’ suicides and murder

OpenAI is implementing new safety measures for ChatGPT by year’s end, targeting teens and users in emotional distress following accusations of the chatbot’s involvement in tragic events. The company will route sensitive conversations to advanced reasoning models and collaborate with physicians to improve mental health support. Parental controls for teen accounts are also planned to enhance safety.