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Josh Taylor @joshtaylor.bsky.social

OpenAI making changes... I feel like the history of tech is basically only making changes to counter foreseeable issues after the worst happens. openai.com/index/helpin...

Strengthen protections for teens. Historically, we specified a single ideal model behavior for all of our users; as ChatGPT grew, we began adding additional protections when we know the user is under the age of 18. We are continuing to develop and rollout safeguards that recognize teens’ unique developmental needs, with stronger guardrails around sensitive content and risky behaviors. We will also soon introduce parental controls that give parents options to gain more insight into, and shape, how their teens use ChatGPT. We’re also exploring making it possible for teens (with parental oversight) to designate a trusted emergency contact. That way, in moments of acute distress, ChatGPT can do more than point to resources: it can help connect teens directly to someone who can step in. We are deeply aware that safeguards are strongest when every element works as intended. We will keep improving, guided by experts and grounded in responsibility to the people who use our tools—and we hope others will join us in helping make sure this technology protects people at their most vulnerable.
aug 27, 2025, 2:30 am • 13 2

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bug1 @bug1.bsky.social

Parents aren't given any role in children's social media behaviour under the incoming laws.

aug 27, 2025, 2:43 am • 0 0 • view
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Josh Parris @josh-parris.bsky.social

Ummm, so suicide coaching is fine the day you turn 18, but not prior to then? I'm pretty sure I can hear the thunder of incoming lawsuits all the way from here in Australia.

aug 27, 2025, 3:35 am • 1 0 • view
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RanTLaw @rantlaw.bsky.social

From my view, that change raises more questions than it answers.

aug 27, 2025, 2:39 am • 3 0 • view