OpenAI reports teens use ChatGPT under 15 minutes daily as safety concerns grow

On October 7, 2026, OpenAI released its first report on teen usage of ChatGPT, revealing that teens spend under 15 minutes daily on average, with less than 2% using it for over three hours. The report also noted that break reminders led to breaks or chat endings in nearly half of cases. However, a Common Sense Media study found that ChatGPT for Teens often failed to alert parents about conversations involving suicide, self-harm, or eating disorders. OpenAI disputed the findings, citing incomplete parental control activation during testing.