OpenAI Introduces Safer ChatGPT Experience For Teens

by News Editor

August 19, 2026

New Tools Aim To Improve Safety And Support Learning

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, introducing additional safety measures and educational features following lawsuits and concerns over the impact of AI chatbots on young users.

The teen experience will include age-appropriate protections by default, based on OpenAI’s Under-18 Principles. Parents and guardians can also use existing family tools and parental controls to manage settings, receive safety notifications and set Quiet Hours.

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A Focus On Learning, Not Just Answers

For education, OpenAI is introducing Study Mode, which guides teenagers through problems with questions and step-by-step explanations instead of simply providing answers.

When the system detects that a student may be trying to use ChatGPT to cheat, homework reminders can encourage them to switch to Study Mode. Quizzes and visual learning tools will also be available, while parents can choose whether Study Mode is enabled by default.

However, questions remain over how effectively teenagers will be able to bypass these restrictions, particularly given their ability to work around parental controls and other digital safeguards.

Safeguards Arrive Years After ChatGPT’s Launch

ChatGPT launched in 2022 and has since grown to 900 million weekly users. The new protections are therefore arriving several years after the chatbot first became widely available to teenagers.

OpenAI is also partnering with CodeAI to help young people understand how AI works and how to use and question the technology responsibly. Meanwhile, its ChatGPT for Teachers program provides schools with institution-managed access and AI support.

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One In Three Cypriots Open To Using Digital Euro

by News Editor

August 19, 2026

Around one in three Cypriots say they would use the digital euro in their daily lives, despite limited awareness of the new form of money, according to the first islandwide survey published by the Central Bank of Cyprus.

With the first issuance currently expected in 2029, the findings suggest that public education will be crucial, particularly among people who rely more heavily on cash or have less experience with digital tools.

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Awareness Remains Low

Some 61% of respondents say they have no knowledge of the digital euro, while just 1% consider themselves fully informed.

Awareness is higher among people under 65, those with tertiary education and employed respondents. Among those who have heard of the digital euro, awareness is also more common among men, higher-income and more highly educated people, as well as urban residents.

Social media is the leading source of information, cited by 49% of respondents, followed by television at 30%.

35% Would Use The Digital Euro

Despite the knowledge gap, 35% say they are willing to use the digital euro in their daily lives. This is particularly true among people under 45, employed respondents and those with higher education and incomes.

Among potential users, 41% would use it for purchases in physical shops, 40% for online shopping and 33% for person-to-person payments.

By comparison, 28% say they are somewhat or very unlikely to use the digital euro.

Privacy And Cash Are Main Concerns

The biggest concerns are the possibility of transactions being tracked and fears that cash could eventually be abolished, cited by 53% of respondents.

Another 38% are concerned about security, while 25% worry about managing their spending. Some 30% have significant concerns about the ease of using the digital euro.

For businesses, 9% say their willingness to accept digital euro payments would depend on factors such as cost, ease of implementation and demand, while 27% say they would not accept such payments.

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