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ChatGPT for Teens keeps chatting through mental health crises
Original: ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/chatgpt-for-te
OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens is facing scrutiny over reports that it continues conversing with teenagers even during mental health crises, rather than escalating to emergency resources. TechCrunch reports concerns about how the teen-focused version of the chatbot handles distressing conversations. Critics worry the product may keep vulnerable young users engaged with an AI instead of connecting them with human help when it matters most.
Why now: Concerns about AI chatbot safety for teenagers and its handling of mental health emergencies are a hot-button issue
Evidence
- ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/07/chatgpt-for-teens-keeps-teens-talking-even-during-mental-health-crises/ # AI # MentalHealth # Teens · techcrunch@robot.villas · 4
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