OpenAI announced new parental control features for its products, beginning with ChatGPT.
Parents will be able to set usage limits, filter content, and monitor interactions.
The rollout reflects growing pressure on tech firms to address child safety online.
OpenAI has announced it will introduce parental controls across its suite of products, starting with ChatGPT. The move follows the filing of a lawsuit against the company by the parents of a teenager who took his own life.
Parents, educators, and regulators have increasingly called for stronger protections to ensure children can safely use artificial intelligence tools.
According to OpenAI, the new parental features will allow guardians to set daily usage limits, filter out age-inappropriate content, and review chat history. The controls are designed to give parents more transparency into how children are interacting with AI while ensuring conversations remain safe and educational.
Our goal is for our tools to be as helpful as possible to people, and as a part of this, were continuing to improve how our models recognize and respond to signs of mental and emotional distress and connect people with care, guided by expert input, the company wrote in a blog post explaining its decision.
The company said the rollout will begin in the coming weeks, with gradual expansion across platforms and integrations. Future updates are expected to include more granular content filters and optional educational modes tailored for younger users.
Why it matters
Data show children and teenagers represent a growing share of AI users, and watchdog groups have warned about potential risks ranging from exposure to harmful content to over-reliance on chatbots. Legislators in the U.S. and Europe have also pressed tech companies to adopt more child-friendly safeguards.
OpenAIs announcement positions it as one of the first major AI companies to adopt comprehensive parental controls. By taking a proactive step, the company may also be seeking to preempt stricter regulations.
The move reflects a broader shift in the technology industry as firms balance innovation with accountability. With generative AI becoming a daily tool in schools, homes, and workplaces, the demand for protective measures is only expected to increase.
Consumers who own Lulive 12-drawer dressers sold on Amazon should stop using unanchored units and request a refund from the company.
Dressers can tip over if not anchored, posing risk of injury or death
About 3,500 units sold online from March to June 2025 are affected
Company offers a refund; consumers should contact Lulive for details
Changzhou Hengze Home Furnishing Co. has recalled about 3,500 Lulive 12-drawer dressers sold on Amazon. The dressers, available in white with a metal frame and wooden top, have been found to violate the required safety standard for clothing storage units. Unanchored, the dressers are unstable and can tip over, posing a serious hazard to children.
The hazard
The recalled dressers are unstable unless anchored to a wall. This instability can lead to tip-overs and entrapment, risking serious injury or death for children. The units do not comply with the mandatory safety standard under the STURDY Act.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall. Contact Lulive for a refund.
Company contact
Lulive can be reached toll-free at 866-610-4348 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at lulive12recall@sina.com, or online at www.lulive.com/recalls or www.lulive.com (click Recall at the top of the page).
Cyclists using certain DT Swiss carbon fiber road wheels should stop riding and arrange for a free replacement immediately.
Defect can compromise wheel structure, leading to crash hazard
About 6,000 wheels sold in the US from September 2024 to July 2025
Stop use and contact DT Swiss for a replacement
DT Swiss is recalling about 6,000 carbon fiber road wheels due to a defect that can cause the outer carbon layer to separate, potentially leading to a crash. The affected wheels were sold as aftermarket products and as original equipment on various high-end bicycles.
The hazard
A defect in the affected DT Swiss wheels may compromise structural integrity, resulting in a risk of crash and injury if the outermost carbon layer separates.
What to do
Cyclists should immediately stop using the recalled wheels. Contact DT Swiss to register the product and arrange for a free replacement.
Company contact
DT Swiss can be reached toll-free at 800-000-1994 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at Recall@dtswiss.com, or online at www.dtswiss.com/recall. More information is also available at www.dtswiss.com (click Recall at the bottom of the page).
Climbers using Nimbus Lock Carabiners should stop using affected units and seek repair instructions from C.A.M.P. USA.
Automatic closing mechanism can break, risking falls and injury
About 12,600 carabiners sold from January 2024 through July 2025 are affected
Consumers should arrange repair with the manufacturer
C.A.M.P. USA has recalled about 12,600 Nimbus Lock Carabiners due to a faulty automatic closing mechanism. The defect can prevent the gate from closing, leading to a risk of serious injury or death from falls.
The hazard
The Nimbus Lock Carabiners automatic closing mechanism may break, causing the gate to remain open. This poses a significant fall risk to climbers relying on the device for safety.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners and contact C.A.M.P. USA for instructions on obtaining a repair.
Owners of Ryobi electric pressure washers should stop using them and arrange for repair to avoid risk of injury from exploding parts.
Overheating capacitors can burst, ejecting parts that may cause injury
About 764,000 units sold in the US from July 2017 to June 2024
Repair is available; consumers should contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment
TTI Outdoor Power Equipment is recalling about 764,000 Ryobi brushless electric pressure washers, models RY142300 and RY142711VNM. The units may have a capacitor that overheats and bursts, posing a serious injury risk from flying parts.
The hazard
A defect in the pressure washers capacitor can cause it to overheat and explode, forcefully ejecting parts. This has resulted in 32 reported injuries, including fractures to fingers, hands, face, and eyes.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure washers and contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment for repair instructions.
Company contact
For more information, call TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit https://www.ryobitools.com/recall or https://www.ryobitools.com/ and click on Important Recall Information.
Consumers with attic fans using certain Air Vent electric motors from 2003-2013 should stop use and seek a refund due to fire hazard.
Electric motors may short circuit and cause fire while in use
About 2.9 million attic fan motors sold between 2003 and 2013 are affected
Refunds available; consumers should contact Air Vent for more information
Air Vent Inc. has recalled about 2.9 million electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans due to a risk of short circuit and fire. The recall covers certain models sold between August 2003 and December 2013.
The hazard
The recalled attic fan motors have a safety cutoff that may fail, posing a short circuit and fire risk during operation. There have been 159 reports of burning or fire, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using attic fans with the affected motors immediately and contact Air Vent for a refund.
Party Favors lite-up torches and laser pointers recall for battery ingestion hazard
Consumers should stop using Party Favors torches and mini laser pointers and seek a refund due to serious battery ingestion risk.
Button cell batteries are easily accessible to children, risking injury or death
About 10,100 units sold nationwide from June 2024 to May 2025
Company offers refunds; stop use and contact MTC Trading
MTC Trading Company has recalled about 10,100 Party Favors lite-up torches and mini laser pointers. The products contain easily accessible button cell batteries, violating safety standards and posing a serious risk if swallowed by children.
The hazard
The recalled lite-up torches and mini laser pointers contain button cell batteries that can be accessed by children, increasing the risk of ingestion. Swallowing these batteries can cause serious internal injuries or death. The products also lack required warnings under Reeses Law.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact MTC Trading for a refund.
Company contact
MTC Trading can be reached at 650-866-4800 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at mtcmans@gmail.com, or online at www.mtcmans.com/recall or www.mtcmans.com (click Recall for more information).
CT-ENERGY coin battery charger recall for ingestion danger
Consumers should stop using CT-ENERGY lithium coin battery chargers and contact the company for a remedy due to battery safety concerns.
Charger and batteries are accessible to children, risking injury or death
About 1,100 chargers sold online from March 2024 to May 2025 are affected
Refund, replacement or repair available from CT New Energy Technology
CT (Foshan) New Energy Technology Co. is recalling about 1,100 CT-ENERGY lithium coin battery chargers. The chargers contain batteries that are easily accessible to children and are not in child-resistant packaging, violating safety standards.
The hazard
The chargers lithium coin batteries can be accessed by children and lack required warnings and child-resistant packaging, increasing the risk of serious injury or death if swallowed.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact CT New Energy Technology for a refund, replacement, or repair.
Parents should immediately stop using FunFitX toddler bike helmets due to risk of serious head injury in a crash.
Helmets fail basic impact and stability standards, risking deadly injury
About 85 helmets sold online at Amazon between April and June 2025
Consumers should stop use, cut straps, and dispose of the helmet
The CPSC has issued a warning about FunFitX toddler bike helmets, urging parents to stop use immediately. The helmets do not meet impact and stability standards and can fail to protect children in a crash.
The hazard
FunFitX toddler bike helmets do not comply with mandatory safety standards for bicycle helmets. They may not offer protection in a crash, putting users at risk of serious or fatal head injury.
What to do
Stop using the helmet, cut the straps, and dispose of it. Do not resell or give away the helmet.
Company contact
Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Consumers should stop using Wisekiddy multi-purpose helmets immediately as they fail to provide adequate protection in a crash.
Helmets do not meet required impact and safety standards, risking fatal injury
About 19,100 units sold on Amazon between October 2023 and April 2025
Consumers should dispose of helmets and not give them away
The CPSC warns consumers that Wisekiddy multi-purpose helmets fail to meet mandatory bicycle helmet safety standards and may not protect against head injury in a crash.
The hazard
Wisekiddy helmets violate requirements for impact protection, stability, certification, and labeling. In a crash, the helmet may not prevent serious or fatal head injury.
What to do
Stop using the helmet immediately and dispose of it. Do not resell or donate the helmet.
Company contact
Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.
Baberooklin mattress warning for suffocation hazard
Parents should stop using Baberooklin pack and play mattresses due to risk of entrapment or suffocation in play yards.
Mattresses lack proper sizing info, risking dangerous gaps and suffocation
About 1,600 units sold online on Amazon from December 2024 to June 2025
Consumers should stop use and dispose of these mattresses
The CPSC warns that Baberooklin Pack and Play Mattresses do not identify compatible play yard brands or models, creating a risk of entrapment or suffocation from gaps between the mattress and play yard.
The hazard
Without proper labeling for compatible play yard brands and models, these mattresses may not fit securely, creating gaps that can lead to entrapment or suffocation of infants or toddlers.
What to do
Stop using the recalled mattresses immediately and dispose of them. Do not resell or gift the product.
Company contact
Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov
Google and Fox reached a last-minute carriage agreement to keep Fox channels on YouTube TV.
The deal prevents a blackout that could have disrupted millions of subscribers.
Financial terms of the multi-year agreement were not disclosed.
Just in time for the kickoff to football season, Google and Fox have averted a looming blackout of Fox-owned channels on YouTube TV, announcing a new carriage agreement that ensures subscribers will continue to have uninterrupted access to Fox programming.
The deal, reached just before the existing contract was set to expire, preserves access to Foxs lineup of broadcast and cable networks, including Fox Broadcasting, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, Fox News, and Fox Business, for the more than 8 million households currently subscribed to YouTube TV.
In recent days, both companies had warned subscribers of the possibility that Fox channels could be removed if a new distribution agreement was not reached. Such disputes are common in the pay-TV industry, where networks seek higher carriage fees and distributors resist cost increases that can lead to higher consumer bills.
For YouTube TV, a growing live-streaming service, the stakes were particularly high. Loss of Fox programming would have meant disruptions during a busy sports calendar including college football kickoffs and the start of the NFL season as well as gaps in popular news and entertainment coverage.
We have reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption to YouTube TV subscribers as we continue to work on a new agreement, Google wrote in a late Wednesday blog post. We are committed to advocating on behalf of our subscribers as we work toward a fair deal and will keep you updated on our progress.
The post also claimed that the standoff occurred because Fox was asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive.
Terms of the agreement
While the companies declined to disclose specific financial terms, they confirmed the new deal is a multi-year agreement that reflects "fair value for both sides." Sources close to the negotiations suggested the agreement includes rate adjustments that balance Foxs demand for increased fees with Googles commitment to keeping YouTube TV competitively priced.
Were pleased to announce that Fox channels will remain on YouTube TV, Fox and Google said in a joint statement. This agreement ensures that our viewers continue to enjoy the full lineup of news, sports, and entertainment without disruption.
Google TV subscribers will not see any interruption to their service, and programming will continue as scheduled. Industry analysts note that while the deal resolves immediate tensions, the broader challenge of escalating programming costs and how much of those costs are passed on to consumers remains an ongoing issue for the entire streaming and pay-TV ecosystem.
American Eagle Outfitters launches AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce, a limited-edition collaboration blending fashion, sports and culture.
The collection, created with Kelces hands-on involvement, features over 90 pieces inspired by his signature style and philosophy of live to play.
The deal comes a day after Kelce made headlines with his engagement to Taylor Swift.
Its been a big week for Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. On Tuesday, Kelce and singer Taylor Swift announced they were getting married.
But Kelce wasnt finished. A day later, American Eagle Outfitters unveiled a high-profile partnership with Kelce, launching a fashion venture, AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce. The limited-edition collection merges Kelces sportswear and lifestyle brand, Tru Kolors, with American Eagles reputation as the top denim brand for Gen Z. His connection with Swift certainly doesnt hurt.
According to American Eagle, the collaboration promises a fresh fusion of fashion, athletics and culture, spotlighting individuality and authentic self-expression.
Kelce, who began Tru Kolors in 2019, worked closely with the American Eagle design team as creative director of the collaboration. According to the company, he took a hands-on role in everything from color palettes and fabrics to silhouette refinement and graphic creation.
A year in the making
Ive had to keep my excitement about this collab under wraps for nearly a year, Kelce said in a press release. I want everyone to feel like there is something for them in the collection, something they can feel good in and make their own.
Jennifer Foyle, president and executive creative director of American Eagle Outfitters, called the partnership a natural fit.
AE and Tru Kolors are rooted in optimism, self-expression and confidence, she said. Travis infectious energy and dedication brought a refreshing spirit to the team, inspiring us to explore bespoke fabrics and fits.
For American Eagle, it appears to be another public relations home run. In late July, the clothing company dropped an advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney clad completely in denim. Her tag line, Sydney Sweeney has great jeans, set off a political firestorm that resulted in nearly every TV news program and podcast playing the ad (for free) while commenting onthe dustup.
Best Labor Day deals: Look for deep discounts on grills, mattresses, major appliances, and furniture.
What to skip: Hold off on fall fashion, toys, and most tech until later sales like Black Friday.
Smart shopping tips: Start holiday shopping early, stack promo codes and cashback, and take advantage of bundles or retailer perks.
With the upcoming holiday weekend, many consumers are keeping their eyes peeled for the Labor Day specials and sales.
To help you sort through the best and worst buys of the season, ConsumerAffairs spoke to RetailMeNots Retail Insights Expert Stephanie Carls.
She shares insights on what to buy, what not to buy, whether its too early to start planning for the holidays, and more.
Best and worst buys
If youre stuck on what to buy this weekend and what to avoid Carls has some advice.
Labor Day is basically clearance season for the home, she said. Grills are a top buy with big markdowns as summer wraps up. Mattresses and major appliances always show up strong this weekend, and youll find some of the best furniture savings of the season as stores make room for fall.
On the other hand, fall fashion is still full price and better to wait on, Carls said. Toys and gaming are a skip unless its something you know will sell out. And for tech, unless youre grabbing a last-gen model, hold off. Black Friday is where the bigger price drops usually land.
Is it time to start holiday shopping?
According to Carls, this weekend may be the time to start thinking about starting your holiday shopping.
If something is on sale now and you know its going to be on your list later, it makes sense to grab it early, she suggested.
Labor Day is a smart time to pick up gifts that are useful, timely, or seasonal. Think home upgrades, college essentials, or even early decor. And if you are trying to avoid that last-minute crunch in November and make sure the items on your list don't sell out before you're able to grab them, this is a great way to get ahead.
Stack your savings
Another thing to think about this holiday weekend: there are plenty of ways to stack your savings.
Labor Day is one of those under-the-radar weekends that can really pay off if you shop it right, Carls said. Look for ways to stack your savings that means starting with the sale price, then adding promo codes, cash back, or both. S
Some retailers will price match if you ask, and even if they cant, they may throw in a bundle instead. Bundles are a hidden perk of this weekend. You might see pillows and sheets included with a mattress, or free haul-away with an appliance delivery. Even buying a washer and dryer together can unlock extra savings.
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