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Teen Chat Gpt Usage

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OpenAI said research showed teens spend “under 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT” on average, with less than 2% of teen users spending more than three straight hours on the chatbot.

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New York Post7 Oct

Online safety watchdogs are criticizing OpenAI for claiming that teenagers use ChatGPT less than 15 minutes per day on average. Without independent verification, critics like Sebastian Mahal from Design It For Us argue that OpenAI’s data lacks credibility and transparency. The company did not provide specific details about how the usage statistics were gathered or verified, leading to concerns over its accuracy and…

Watchdogs slam OpenAI’s claim that teens use ChatGPT less than 15 minutes per day →

BBC7 Oct

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teens in August to promote safer use among younger users with features like parental alerts and restrictions on certain types of conversations. However, a study by Common Sense Media released recently found that these safety measures are insufficient, classifying ChatGPT as an "unacceptable risk" for teens due to frequent failures in implementing the intended safeguards. OpenAI reported…

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

The Straits Times8 Oct

OpenAI reported on October 7 that teenagers use ChatGPT for less than 15 minutes per day on average, with fewer than 2% spending more than three continuous hours. The company released this data amid growing concerns about the risks AI chatbots pose to children's mental health and development. OpenAI aims to show its safety measures are effective by noting that nearly half of teen users take a break or end their…

OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow →

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7 Oct
OpenAI said research showed teens spend “under 15 minutes a day on ChatGPT” on average, with less than 2% of teen users spending more than three straight hours on the chatbot.
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Where to start OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow The Straits Times

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8 Oct OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks growOpenAI reported on October 7 that teenagers use ChatGPT for less than 15 minutes per day on average, with fewer than 2% spending more than three continuous hours. The company released this data amid growing concerns about the risks AI chatbots pose to children's mental health and development. OpenAI aims to show its safety measures are effective by noting that nearly half of teen users take a break or end their…The Straits Times
7 Oct OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'OpenAI introduced ChatGPT for Teens in August to promote safer use among younger users with features like parental alerts and restrictions on certain types of conversations. However, a study by Common Sense Media released recently found that these safety measures are insufficient, classifying ChatGPT as an "unacceptable risk" for teens due to frequent failures in implementing the intended safeguards. OpenAI reported…BBC
7 Oct Watchdogs slam OpenAI’s claim that teens use ChatGPT less than 15 minutes per dayOnline safety watchdogs are criticizing OpenAI for claiming that teenagers use ChatGPT less than 15 minutes per day on average. Without independent verification, critics like Sebastian Mahal from Design It For Us argue that OpenAI’s data lacks credibility and transparency. The company did not provide specific details about how the usage statistics were gathered or verified, leading to concerns over its accuracy and…New York Post

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