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OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'

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A recent study indicates that critical safety features for teenagers using ChatGPT frequently malfunctioned, posing significant risks. The research highlights that these guardrails are often ineffective, creating an unacceptable risk profile for youth users. This finding suggests that despite the platform's existence, essential protections did not function as intended during testing.

Key points

• Important safety guardrails for teens using ChatGPT frequently failed during testing.
• The research found that these guardrails often malfunctioned, creating unacceptable risks for youth.

Context

Research indicates that critical safety features for teenagers using ChatGPT often malfunctioned, posing significant risks. This finding suggests that despite the platform's existence, essential protections did not function as intended during testing.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single research finding regarding the failure of safety guardrails. No specific dates, locations, or named individuals are provided in the source. The study does not specify the duration of testing or the exact nature of the failures beyond the general statement of failure.

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