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Safety audit rates ChatGPT for Teens as an unacceptable risk
The Decoder ChatGPT rated "unacceptable risk" for teens after parental alerts failed during suicide conversations
An independent audit by Common Sense Media found that ChatGPT's teen safety guardrails failed to send parental alerts during simulated conversations about self-harm.
Why it matters
Parents and educators should be aware that the chatbot's youth safety features failed to trigger alerts during critical mental health tests.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026