# OpenAI Adds Limits on ChatGPT Weapon Answers for Users Under 18

By Simon Yoon

Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/45059
Published: 2026-10-30T19:30:07.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-30T19:30:07.000Z
Section: Technology

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

OpenAI is adding a teen-specific safeguard that narrows ChatGPT’s replies to [weapon-related prompts](<https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/45000>) 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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- [weapon-related prompts](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/45000)
