ChatGPT Rolls Out Global Age Prediction

OpenAI is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally. This feature aims to determine if an account belongs to a minor. The artificial intelligence startup prepares to allow adult content on the popular chatbot.

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If the age prediction model estimates an account may belong to someone under 18, ChatGPT automatically applies additional protections. These measures are designed to reduce exposure to sensitive content.

Users mistakenly placed in the under-18 experience will regain full access by submitting a selfie through Persona, an identity verification service. This is done through Persona, an identity verification service. In the EU, the feature will be rolled out in the coming weeks.

CEO of applications Fidji Simo said she expects 'adult mode' to debut within ChatGPT in the first quarter of 2026. This follows chief executive Sam Altman’s comments about allowing mature content for users who verify their age.

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ChatGPT currently has 800 million weekly active users. OpenAI last week said it would start showing adverts in the chatbot to some U.S. users. This is part of ramping up efforts to generate revenue.

Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s annualised revenue surpassed USD 20 billion in 2025, finance chief Sarah Friar said on Sunday. This figure is up from USD 6 billion in 2024, with growth closely tracking an expansion in computing capacity.

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• ChatGPT rolls out global age prediction feature.

• New protections automatically applied for users estimated to be under 18.

• Adult mode' introduction is anticipated for the first quarter of 2026.

Source: REUTERS