Helping teens learn, plan, and shape the future of AI

Since we introduced ChatGPT for Teens—the default experience automatically applied to accounts identified as under 18—we’ve seen young people use it to learn, explore ideas and solve everyday problems. Today, we’re sharing early progress on ChatGPT for Teens, including how teens are using its learning tools, along with new ways for teens to study and prepare for college.

ChatGPT’s 1.2 billion users span many countries, communities and backgrounds. That reach makes it especially important to build tools that help young people with different resources and opportunities learn and prepare for their futures.

What we’re seeing so far

ChatGPT for Teens is designed to help young people learn, think critically and deepen their understanding. As ChatGPT for Teens became available to more teens globally, those with access sent about 2.7 million more learning-related messages on average, than those who didn’t have it yet.

Once enrolled, teens use ChatGPT for Teens’ learning tools at scale. The most selected conversation starter prompts are “ask questions to develop my ideas,” “give feedback on my draft,” and “help me check my evidence.” In one week, nearly 1.2 million teens used Learning Visualizations to better understand math and science concepts, and more than 180,000 used Study Mode for step-by-step learning support.

These early signs are encouraging and we’ll continue to evaluate the experience and learn from teens, families and educators to improve ChatGPT for Teens.

Introducing College Planner to help teens prepare for what’s next

Hundreds of thousands of US teens use ChatGPT each week to plan for college. They’re using it to plan applications, track deadlines, research schools and understand financial aid.

College Planner also helps students figure out how to pay for college. They can get help understanding financial aid requirements, track each school’s aid deadlines, and explore scholarships and fee waivers.