OpenAI introduces age prediction model for ChatGPT to enforce age restrictions

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1. 21.01.2026 00:57 1 articles · 23h ago

   OpenAI implements age prediction model for ChatGPT

   OpenAI has introduced an age prediction model for ChatGPT to detect users' ages and enforce safety-related restrictions. The model analyzes user behavior and interaction times to determine if the user is an adult or a teenager. This feature aims to prevent minors from accessing adult or potentially harmful content without parental consent. Users flagged as under 18 will face restrictions on topics like violence, extreme beauty standards, and unhealthy dieting. Adults mistakenly flagged as teens can verify their age through a process involving a live selfie and government ID.

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• OpenAI's age prediction model analyzes user behavior and interaction times to determine age.

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• The model may incorrectly flag adults as teenagers, especially if their behavior resembles that of a teen.

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• Restricted topics for minors include violence, gore, viral challenges, and content promoting extreme beauty standards or body shaming.

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• Age verification involves submitting a live selfie and a government-issued ID.

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• Persona, OpenAI's partner, deletes submitted IDs or selfies within 7 days after verification.

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• The age prediction model is being rolled out worldwide and will automatically apply to all ChatGPT accounts.

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