"OpenAI has added age prediction features to ChatGPT, meant to identify and bolster protections for underage users. These age detection plans were announced in December alongside updated guidelines for interacting with teens, and follow a rise in similar age-gating efforts from online platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Roblox. ChatGPT's age prediction model works by examining behavioral and account-level signals, including a user's stated age, how old the account is, when the user is active, and usage patterns over time."
"Additional protections will then be applied to persons that ChatGPT estimates are under the age of 18, restricting exposure to sensitive content, such as: Graphic violence or gory content Viral challenges that could encourage risky or harmful behavior in minors Sexual, romantic, or violent role play Depictions of self-harm Content that promotes extreme beauty standards, unhealthy dieting, or body shaming Adult users who are incorrectly placed in the under-18 experience can restore their unrestricted access by verifying their age with a selfie."
OpenAI added an age‑prediction feature to ChatGPT to identify users estimated to be under 18 and apply additional protections. The model evaluates behavioral and account‑level signals, including stated age, account age, activity timing, and usage patterns over time. Users flagged as minors face restrictions on graphic violence, risky viral challenges, sexual or violent role play, depictions of self‑harm, and content promoting extreme beauty standards or unhealthy dieting. Adults misclassified into the under‑18 experience can restore unrestricted access by verifying age with a selfie. The feature is rolling out globally except in the EU, and follows legal and regulatory scrutiny over chatbots' harm to minors.
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