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OpenAI adds College Planner to ChatGPT for Teens and reports early learning-tool usage.

OpenAI reported early usage of ChatGPT for Teens, saying teens with access sent about 2.7 million more learning-related messages on average than those without it. In one week, nearly 1.2 million teens used Learning Visualizations and more than 180,000 used Study Mode, while average daily use stayed under 15 minutes. OpenAI plans to add College Planner for US students in grades 10–12 to track application requirements, deadlines, tasks, and financial-aid steps. It is also supporting College Advising Corps and Boston Children's Hospital's Digital Wellness Lab student council.

Key facts
  • Nearly 1.2 million teens used Learning Visualizations in one week.
  • More than 180,000 teens used Study Mode in that week.
  • Average daily ChatGPT use among teens is under 15 minutes.
  • College Planner will first target US grades 10 through 12.
  • OpenAI is backing College Advising Corps and a youth advisory council.
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College Planner is coming to ChatGPT for Teens to help students manage college applications, alongside new flashcards, quizzes, and a teen AI council.

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