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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens

OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens, a protected ChatGPT experience for users aged 13–17 that is automatically applied to accounts that self-report or are estimated under 18. It bundles learning-focused features — Study Mode with step-by-step guidance, quizzes, learning visualizations, homework reminders and Study Hours — plus teen-specific onboarding and sensitive-image upload warnings. The product enforces stricter content rules (including limits on romantic/emotionally dependent language) to reduce exposure to self-harm, eating-disorder content, violence and sexual material, and it includes expanded parental linking and controls. Built on the Teen Safety Blueprint and age-prediction tools developed with external experts, the rollout offers an opt-out for teens’ chats being used in model training, a partnership with CodeAI for educational resources, and ongoing evaluations with published results on model behavior and safety for minors.

Synchrony partners with OpenAI for in-Chat payments

Synchrony, a major U.S. consumer-finance provider, is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate financing, merchant cards, rewards and offers directly into AI-driven shopping flows inside ChatGPT. Synchrony plans a ChatGPT integration (Synchrony Marketplace) to surface partner offers, and is expanding internal use of OpenAI technology. The company is also reportedly talking with Anthropic and Google about integrating its cards into their AI platforms. Implementation will require coordination with retail partners and raises questions about fee allocation and consumer trust for in-AI transactions.

Dick’s launches $99 paid loyalty tier

Dick’s Sporting Goods launched ScoreCard+, a $99-per-year paid loyalty tier that offers benefits including free shipping, access to exclusive promotions, a 20% discount on in-store services and experiences, and $100 in rewards delivered as $25 each quarter. ScoreCard+ members also receive one free service or experience annually (up to $100) and can earn 3x points on one purchase per year. Dick’s said it has about 30 million loyalty members who account for more than 75% of sales and is offering $100 toward Dick’s owned brands for customers who sign up in July. The company is also enhancing its free ScoreCard program, relaunched its credit card in May with enhanced rewards, introduced an AI shopping adviser, and continues to invest in its Dick’s Media Network to monetize first-party shopper audiences.