OpenAI tightens AI rules for teens but concerns remain
- lastmansurfing
- Dec 31, 2025
- 1 min read

OpenAI's updated Model Spec builds on existing safety limits and applies to teen users ages 13 to 17. It continues to block sexual content involving minors and discourages self-harm, delusions, and manic behavior.
For teens, the rules go further. The models must avoid immersive romantic roleplay, first-person intimacy, and violent or sexual roleplay, even when non-graphic.
They must use extra caution when discussing body image and eating behaviors.
When safety risks appear, the chatbot should prioritize protection over user autonomy. It should also avoid giving advice that helps teens hide risky behavior from caregivers.
These limits apply even if a prompt is framed as fictional, historical, or educational.
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