ChatGPT Rolls Out Age Prediction for Under-18 Users: What You Need to Know
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News18•21-01-2026, 08:42
ChatGPT Rolls Out Age Prediction for Under-18 Users: What You Need to Know
- •OpenAI introduces Age Prediction for ChatGPT to ensure a safe, age-appropriate experience for users under 18.
- •The system estimates age based on conversation topics, style, and usage times, activating additional safety settings for suspected minors.
- •In under-18 mode, ChatGPT handles sensitive topics like graphic violence, dangerous challenges, and harmful content with greater caution.
- •Users over 18 can verify their age via Settings > Account > Verify Age using a third-party service, Persona, which may require a selfie or government ID.
- •The feature is rolling out globally, with a delayed launch in the EU to comply with regional regulations.
Why It Matters: OpenAI's new Age Prediction feature in ChatGPT aims to protect minors by providing age-appropriate content and safety settings.
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