OpenAI launches AI literacy guides for families

OpenAI just dropped two new guides to help teens and parents get smart about using ChatGPT. One is a plain-English explainer for the whole family, covering how AI models train, why they sometimes mess up, and why you should always double-check what they say. It also has tips for writing better prompts, understanding why you get different answers to the same question, and managing your privacy settings. The other is a parent-specific resource packed with conversation starters and practical advice on talking to teens about AI’s capabilities and limits, building critical thinking, setting healthy boundaries, and handling emotional topics. Both were developed with input from experts in online safety, teen development, and mental health. Why it matters: As AI becomes a household tool, these guides address a growing need for families to navigate the technology together rather than leaving kids to figure it out alone.