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OpenAI is rolling out new parental controls for ChatGPT following a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who took his life after interacting with the AI. The controls aim to alert parents if their children show signs of acute distress while using the platform. These measures come in response to growing concerns over the safety of AI chatbots for young users. OpenAI plans to allow parents to link their accounts to their teenagers, disable AI memory, and control AI responses with age-appropriate rules. Despite these efforts, critics argue that the steps are insufficient, highlighting the need for robust age checks and default protections for children. Other tech companies, like Meta and Google, are also working on integrating safety features into their AI products.