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OpenAI Japan to step up protections for minors

( March 18, 2026, 06:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI Japan said Tuesday it will step up protections for minors, as about 60 percent of Japanese high school students have used ChatGPT for studying, daily tasks and other activities, often via smartphones. Under its “Blueprint” program, the chatbot operator will strengthen age-based safeguards, including measures to limit exposure to suicide-related, sexual and violent content for users under 18. The US-based company also plans to expand parental controls, including account linking and privacy settings.Statement follows (in Japanese). ...

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