A growing number of children and teenagers with obesity or type 2 diabetes are being prescribed GLP-1 medications, drugs originally developed for adults. Physicians and researchers say long-term safety and developmental effects of these treatments in younger patients remain largely unstudied.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-12
OpenAI has introduced a parental controls system that lets parents link their ChatGPT account to their teen's via an email or phone invitation sent through the Settings menu. Once accepted, parents can view and adjust safety settings for their child's account from a dedicated Family members section.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-06
OpenAI has rolled out a version of ChatGPT tailored for teenage users, prompting renewed scrutiny over how the company safeguards younger users from harmful content. Critics and safety advocates are questioning whether the age-specific controls are sufficient given ongoing concerns about AI chatbots' interactions with minors.
news.slashdot.org
· 2026-08-23