OpenAI tightens weapons and violence restrictions for teen ChatGPT users

OpenAI announced it is tightening restrictions on weapons-related information provided to teen users on ChatGPT, even when queries appear harmless, as part of a violence-prevention initiative.

The platform will automatically terminate chats where users fixate on violence, with potential temporary account pauses and parent notifications for repeated violations.

OpenAI upgraded its age-prediction system to shift estimated users under 18 into the restrictive teen experience over the coming weeks.