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Policy · Updated 8 Oct, 08:51 am IST

OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT under 15 minutes daily, cites safety data

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Why it matters for readers: It shows how teens are actually using chatbots and what features encourage educational use and breaks.

  • OpenAI reported teens spend under 15 minutes per day on ChatGPT on average.12
  • Fewer than 2% of teen users interact with the chatbot for more than three straight hours.12
  • When a break reminder appeared, nearly half of those teen conversations ended or paused within five minutes.12
  • Teens using the dedicated 'ChatGPT for Teens' mode sent more education-related messages and used features like visualisations and Study Mode.12
  • OpenAI said it is considering adding tools such as college application planning, flashcards and easier quiz-making for teens.12

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How this story developed

  1. 7 Oct, 09:39 pm · ET Tech

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

  2. 8 Oct, 08:51 am · Indian Express Technology

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