ChatGPT (OpenAI)

Minimum age: 13 (18 without parental consent) · General-purpose AI chatbot

Known Risks

  • No real age verification
  • Can generate inappropriate content with creative prompting
  • Academic integrity concerns
  • Children may develop learned helplessness

Safety Features

  • Content filtering active by default
  • Memory can be disabled
  • Usage dashboard available

Parent Actions

  • Set family rules about when ChatGPT is appropriate for schoolwork
  • Review conversation history periodically
  • Discuss the difference between using AI as a tool vs. a replacement for thinking

AUREN

Guardian AI

AUREN chat is temporarily offline for scheduled improvements. Please check back soon.

For immediate help: 999 — if someone is in immediate danger Childline: 0800 1111 — free, confidential support CEOP — ceop.police.uk for online exploitation

You can also browse our guides directly via the menu.