ChatGPT Teen Safety: OpenAI Limits Weapons Info for Teens

ChatGPT teen safety rules tighten: OpenAI limits weapons info for under 18s, lets ChatGPT end violent chats and plans a Community Safety Report. OpenAI is tightening ChatGPT teen safety rules. In a company post published on October 30, 2026, it said users under 18 will get less practical information about weapons and security systems, even when a question looks harmless, while ChatGPT will also be able to end conversations that fixate on violence. The changes start rolling out over the next few weeks. The announcement also commits OpenAI to a new Community Safety Report on violence prevention. The first edition is due in early 2027 and will cover the second half of 2026, with updates every six months after that.