# ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises

**Published:** October 7, 2026
**Author:** Rebecca Bellan
**Source:** TechCrunch — AI
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/chatgpt-for-teens-keeps-teens-talking-even-during-mental-health-crises

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

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**Tags:** #OpenAI

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