OpenAI Reports Teenagers Use ChatGPT for Less Than 15 Minutes a Day

OpenAI has released its first report on teenage usage, stating that teenagers spend an average of less than 15 minutes a day using ChatGPT, with less than 2% of users engaging for more than 3 hours continuously. In conversations where rest reminders appeared, nearly half of the users chose to take a break or ended the conversation within 5 minutes. OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens in August, which automatically activates based on age information, providing parental controls and limiting sensitive topics. Users of the teen version sent more education-related messages and utilized tools like learning visualization and Study Mode, with plans to add features such as college application planning, flashcards, and quizzes. The nonprofit organization Common Sense Media reported that ChatGPT for Teens often notifies parents late or not at all when teenage accounts discuss suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders. The study was based on over a dozen accounts created for testing, finding that the chatbot does not reliably suggest crisis hotlines or professional help. An OpenAI spokesperson stated that the test does not accurately reflect the actual operation of protections, and that parental associations with teenage accounts and safety alerts may take hours to become effective.

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