"We're pushing out the launch of adult mode so we can focus on work that is a higher priority for more users right now. Things like gains in intelligence, personality improvements, personalization, and making the experience more proactive were being prioritized instead. However, the company still wants to release an adult mode, but it would take more time."
"The reveal of ChatGPT's adult mode dates back to October, when OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, posted on X that the company would roll out more age-gating as part of its treat adults like adults principle, adding that this would include erotica for verified adults. Altman originally said this adult mode would be available in December, but an OpenAI exec later said during a December briefing that it would instead debut in the first quarter of 2026."
OpenAI is postponing the launch of ChatGPT's adult mode to focus on higher-priority developments. The company is prioritizing gains in intelligence, personality improvements, personalization, and making the experience more proactive. The adult mode feature, originally announced by CEO Sam Altman in October with a planned December release, was later rescheduled to Q1 2026. With the first quarter nearly complete, no new timeline has been provided. OpenAI remains committed to eventually releasing the adult mode but acknowledges it requires additional time. The company began rolling out an age prediction tool in January, which may support the future adult mode implementation.
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