OpenAI is introducing a new College Planner feature for teen users and adding study-focused capabilities like multi-photo PDF creation and flashcard generation.

OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT for Teens mode with a new College Planner tool designed to help students manage application requirements, deadlines, and financial aid tasks. The feature is intended for students in grades 10 through 12 who are planning to attend four-year colleges. OpenAI also announced new study-focused updates for the platform, including the ability to generate flashcards from notes and create PDFs from multiple photos on iOS.

College Planning Features

The College Planner tool aims to centralize the application process by organizing tasks and requirements for schools on a student's list. Students can use the tool to track their progress, view upcoming deadlines, and ask ChatGPT questions regarding application requirements or how to begin the process. OpenAI stated that the feature will be available to users soon.

New Study Tools and Usage Context

For iOS users, ChatGPT now supports continuous, multi-photo capture, allowing students to upload multiple images at once and convert them into a single PDF. Additionally, the platform can now generate flashcards based on a user's notes. These updates follow a report from Common Sense Media that labeled ChatGPT for Teens an "unacceptable risk" due to concerns regarding homework assistance and parental notifications. In response, OpenAI noted that, on average, teens spend less than 15 minutes per day using the service.