
ChatGPT teen safety update moves from a ‘human’ tone
On August 18, 2026, the BBC reported that OpenAI will make ChatGPT less “human” for teenagers as part of a new safety update, signaling a design shift for one of the most-used chatbots among young people (BBC Technology). The move hints at fewer anthropomorphic flourishes and more guardrails when under-18s engage with the system. What […]







