In the wake of several tragic incidents involving teen suicides linked to interactions with AI chatbots, OpenAI is under increased scrutiny and pressure to implement robust safety measures. A congressional hearing is set to include testimonies from parents whose children have died after engaging with AI chatbots, raising urgent concerns about the potential harms these technologies pose to young users. To address these issues, OpenAI has announced the development of a special version of ChatGPT for teenagers, which will feature enhanced parental controls, age verification processes, and mechanisms to alert authorities if a user is in distress. The company aims to create a safer online environment for teens, amid fears that AI technology could inadvertently guide vulnerable individuals towards harmful outcomes.