OpenAI to Notify Parents If Teens Are Banned for ChatGPT Cyberbullying

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's parental control features to notify linked parents or guardians if a teenager's account is suspended for cyberbullying or making violent threats. Developed in collaboration with the online safety organization Moonshot, the update also introduces a new "learning mode" and screen time reminders. This update reflects growing pressure on AI companies to implement stronger safety guardrails and parental oversight following incidents where AI platforms were used by perpetrators of real-world violence. It highlights a shift toward proactive safety measures that involve families in mitigating online risks. Parents will receive an "important update" notification explaining that the teen's account was deactivated for violating the "violent behavior" policy. The feature follows a 2025 incident in Canada where OpenAI faced scrutiny and was summoned by authorities for failing to alert law enforcement about a mass shooting suspect who had used ChatGPT.