ChatGPT uses age prediction to restrict what minors see

ChatGPT’s age prediction model works by examining behavioral and account-level signals, including a user’s stated age, account age, when a user is active, and usage patterns over time. Additional protections will then apply to people who ChatGPT estimates are under 18, limiting exposure to sensitive content, such as:

Adult users who are incorrectly placed in the under 18 experience can regain their unrestricted access by verifying their age with a selfie. Age prediction is being rolled out globally, with the exception of the European Union, where OpenAI says it will be “rolled out in the coming weeks to take into account regional requirements.”

These age prediction features and additional guarantees come after ChatGPT was the focus of attention Teen suicide lawsuit And a Senate plate Discuss the potential harms of chatbots to minors.