OpenAI and Meta update chatbots for teen safety

OpenAI and Meta update chatbots for teen safety

OpenAI and Meta update chatbots for teen safety

On October 1, 2025, the Associated Press reported that OpenAI and Meta modified chatbot responses when teens show distress or mention suicide. Systems now redirect to support resources and restrict certain replies. Impact: improves product safety and may set a standard for youth protections in AI tools.