OpenAI Adds Limits on ChatGPT Weapon Answers for Users Under 18

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OpenAI Adds Limits on ChatGPT Weapon Answers for Users Under 18

The teen-specific safeguard also covers seemingly harmless questions and conversations with no sign of violent intent.

By Simon Yoon

Published Oct 30, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT

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OpenAI is adding a teen-specific safeguard that narrows ChatGPT’s replies to weapon-related prompts from users under 18.

The limit also applies when a question seems harmless. A conversation does not need to indicate that the teen intends violence for the restriction to apply.

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