# OpenAI Teens Chat Hours Before Parent Alerts

> ChatGPT for Teens lets teens discuss suicide for hours without parent alerts.
- Title: OpenAI Teens Chat Hours Before Parent Alerts · Futurism
- Summary: ChatGPT for Teens lets teens discuss suicide for hours without parent alerts. OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens fails to notify parents about suicide discussions…
- Keywords: openai, chatgpt, teens, suicide, parental controls, common sense media, science, technology, Chat, Hours, Parent, Alerts
- Source: Futurism — https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/openai-teens-chatgpt-suicide-hours
- Author: Frank Landymore
- Published: 2026-10-08T12:44:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: openai, chatgpt, teens, suicide, parental controls, common sense media, science, technology
## OpenAI claims teens can discuss suicide for hours
OpenAI says teen users can talk about suicide for hours before ChatGPT notifies parents.
## Common Sense Media report finds safety features fail
Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute found ChatGPT for Teens poses an unacceptable risk due to ineffective safety features.
## Parental notifications triggered only twice in tests
During tests, ChatGPT for Teens triggered parental notifications only twice in 450 prompts discussing suicide and self-harm.
## OpenAI says account linking takes hours
OpenAI states linking teen and parent accounts can take several hours for security checks.
## OpenAI claims notifications happen within an hour
OpenAI says parental alerts for suicide discussions occur within one hour after account linking.
## Common Sense Media defends findings
Common Sense Media confirms ChatGPT for Teens safety features were fully launched before testing began.
## Key takeaway

OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens fails to notify parents about suicide discussions for hours before activation.