OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction for ChatGPT to Protect Under-18 Users
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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 08:26
OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction for ChatGPT to Protect Under-18 Users
- •OpenAI has launched an age prediction model for ChatGPT's consumer plans to enhance protection for users under 18.
- •The system uses account-level and behavioral signals, including usage patterns, account age, activity hours, and stated age, to estimate user age.
- •If a user is identified as likely under 18, ChatGPT will automatically implement safeguards to restrict access to sensitive content, such as self-harm related material.
- •This initiative comes amid increasing scrutiny and investigations by the US Federal Trade Commission regarding AI tools' impact on young users.
- •Users incorrectly flagged can verify their age via Persona, a third-party service, to regain full access; the system will roll out in the EU soon.
Why It Matters: OpenAI introduces an age prediction system for ChatGPT to safeguard minors from inappropriate content and comply with regulations.
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