Tech· August 18, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.
OpenAI Modifies ChatGPT Response to Teens, Denies It's Due to Belief in AI Sentience
Key takeaways
- OpenAI has made changes to ChatGPT's response for users under 18
- Changes involve switching from a human-like voice to a robotic tone
- Decision not prompted by children perceiving ChatGPT as sentient
OpenAI has announced changes to the response of its artificial intelligence model, ChatGPT, for users under the age of 18. The alterations will involve switching from a human-like voice to a more robotic tone. However, OpenAI clarified that this decision was not prompted by any specific incident involving children perceiving ChatGPT as sentient.
The changes are intended to ensure a safer and more age-appropriate user experience for younger individuals interacting with the AI model.
