OpenAI restricts weapons-related content in ChatGPT for users under 18

OpenAI announced on October 30 that ChatGPT will now give less practical detail about weapons and security systems to users under 18, even when questions appear harmless. The tighter limits also apply to accounts that the system estimates are likely under 18, not just accounts with a confirmed teen age. Teens can still get help with violence prevention, de-escalation, and connecting with a trusted adult — the limits target operational weapon details specifically.