TNB Tech Minute: OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens

OpenAI has introduced a new version of ChatGPT specifically designed for users under 18. The platform includes safety features such as automatic content moderation to prevent emotional dependence and encourages breaks every 90 minutes. An age prediction model, based on around 2000 signals including chat content and activity times, is employed to identify teen users. The goal is to assist students in thinking critically about problems rather than just providing answers.

Baidu reported a 68% decline in net profit for Q2, totalling approximately $344 million, alongside a 4.2% revenue drop compared to the previous year. Despite shrinking advertising revenues, Baidu continues to invest heavily in AI, autonomous driving, and chip design, aiming to transform itself into an AI-focused company. The company’s shift reflects broader trends in China's tech industry, emphasizing AI development even as core business models face pressure.

LinkedIn data reveals a surge in AI-related hiring, predominantly among younger workers like Gen Z and millennials. Over two-thirds of AI engineer and forward-deployed engineer hires last year were from Gen Z, while 60% of AI leadership roles went to millennials. The data highlights that a majority of AI professionals hold bachelor’s degrees, though a smaller percentage attain doctorates, especially in leadership positions. Gender disparity remains, with women making up only about a quarter of AI hires in 2025.