But the new research by CCDH — focused specifically on ChatGPT because of its wide usage — shows how a savvy teen can bypass guardrails.

A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.

ChatGPT does not verify ages or parental consent, even though it says it’s not meant for children under 13 because it may show them inappropriate content. To sign up, users simp

While initially offering warnings, the chatbot often proceeds to deliver detailed instructions on drug use, extreme dieting, and self-harm to researchers posing as 13-year-olds. Over half of 1,200 responses were labeled dangerous,