Rick W / Friday, December 19, 2025 / Categories: Artificial Intelligence Updating our Model Spec with teen protections OpenAI is updating its Model Spec with new Under-18 Principles that define how ChatGPT should support teens with safe, age-appropriate guidance grounded in developmental science. The update strengthens guardrails, clarifies expected model behavior in higher-risk situations, and builds on our broader work to improve teen safety across ChatGPT. Previous Article Deepening our collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy Next Article AI literacy resources for teens and parents Print 23 Tags: ModeModelChatGPT