The American company "Open AI" announced the launch of a specialized version of its popular application called "Chat GPT for Teens," amid growing concern among researchers and parents about the emotional dependence of teenagers on "conversational robots."

This step aims to provide a safe digital environment for minors, with strict parental control tools and enhanced security features to reduce risks associated with interacting with intelligent robots.

The company explained that this new version will be automatically activated as soon as the user's age is estimated to be under 18 years old, or if the user defines himself within the age group between 13 and 17 years. This initiative aims to encourage critical thinking among young people and urge them to seek real support when needed, rather than relying entirely on the machine.

This launch comes at a sensitive time for the company, as it faces legal pressures and multiple lawsuits. These claims allege that unrestricted interaction with artificial intelligence may cause psychological and social harm to children, prompting the company to strengthen its protection measures before its anticipated initial public offering.

In an official blog post, OpenAI confirmed that its vision focuses on expanding educational opportunities and making AI a partner in the active learning process. It noted that the new version is specifically designed to support students when teachers or parents are not available, while maintaining their engagement in a collaborative learning experience.

The teenager-specific version includes an innovative set of educational tools, including "Study Mode," which provides guided learning away from ready-made answers. Features also include smart homework reminders to prevent cheating and short quizzes with visual aids aimed at diversifying study review methods.

Regarding parental control, the company has given parents extensive powers to link their accounts with those of their children in order to monitor digital activity responsibly. These tools allow for the setting of "quiet hours" to restrict app usage at certain times and manage privacy settings while receiving instant notifications about any behaviors that may indicate potential risk.

One of the qualitative additions to the new protection system is the activation of notifications related to behavioral and health disorders, such as eating disorders. The system monitors warning signs and immediately informs parents. This step comes in response to demands from human rights organizations that have repeatedly warned about the impact of digital content on teenagers' self-image.