AI literacy resources for teens and parents | OpenAI
OpenAI shares new AI literacy resources to help teens and parents use ChatGPT thoughtfully, safely, and with confidence. The guides include expert-vetted tips for responsible use, critical thinking, healthy boundaries, and supporting teens through emotional or sensitive topics.
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Added
March 8, 2026
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parent
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Introduction
AI Literacy Resources for Families
- New Resources: OpenAI has released two guides designed to help teens and parents use ChatGPT thoughtfully, safely, and confidently.
- Teen Guide: Explains how AI models are trained, why AI can provide incorrect information, and the necessity of fact-checking.
- Practical Skills: The teen guide covers prompt engineering, understanding response variability, and managing data/privacy settings.
- Parental Guidance: Includes conversation starters and tips for discussing AI capabilities, building critical thinking, setting boundaries, and addressing sensitive topics.
- Expert Collaboration: Resources were developed with input from the Expert Council on Well-Being and AI and ConnectSafely, focusing on online safety, teen development, and mental health.
- Future Commitment: OpenAI plans to expand these resources over time to cover different age groups and update content as technology evolves.
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