OpenAI's ChatGPT age identification feature. (Representative AI generated image)
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CNBC TV1821-01-2026, 16:18

ChatGPT to Adjust Safety Settings Based on User Age: All You Need to Know

  • OpenAI is rolling out a new age prediction system for ChatGPT to automatically adjust safety settings for users under 18.
  • The feature aims to provide age-appropriate experiences and limit exposure to sensitive or harmful content for teenagers.
  • ChatGPT analyzes usage patterns, topics discussed, and access times to determine age, acknowledging the system is not flawless.
  • Accounts flagged as belonging to minors will have extra safety settings, cautiously handling topics like graphic violence, sexual role play, and risky viral challenges.
  • Adults incorrectly classified can verify their age optionally through a third-party service, Persona, using ID or a live selfie.

Why It Matters: OpenAI's ChatGPT will now use age prediction to tailor safety settings, enhancing protection for younger users.

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