OpenAI is set to launch an “adult mode” feature on its popular chatbot ChatGPT in the first quarter of 2026. The company aims to fine-tune its age prediction model, which will automatically apply content restrictions for users under 18. After testing the model in various countries, OpenAI CEO Fidji Simo confirmed that the new feature is expected to debut once the company has refined its ability to accurately identify teenagers and avoid mis-identifying adults. This move comes as online services increasingly implement advanced age verification technologies to comply with new laws.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/842657/openai-chatgpt-adult-mode-debut-q1-2026