OpenAI Introduces Age Prediction in ChatGPT to Protect Minors
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OpenAI Introduces Age Prediction in ChatGPT to Protect Minors
- •OpenAI has launched an age prediction feature in ChatGPT to identify underage users and apply stricter content controls.
- •The company faced criticism regarding ChatGPT's impact on children, including links to teen suicides and generation of inappropriate content.
- •The new AI algorithm assesses user accounts based on behavioral and account-level signals like declared age, account activity, and usage times.
- •If flagged as a minor, ChatGPT automatically enforces content filters restricting discussions on sex, violence, and sensitive topics.
- •Users incorrectly identified as underage can verify their age via a selfie submitted to Persona, a third-party identity verification partner.
Why It Matters: OpenAI implements AI-driven age prediction in ChatGPT to enhance minor protection and content moderation.
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