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OpenAI deploys age prediction feature on ChatGPT

January 20, 2026 · Medium importance · deployment

OpenAI rolled out global age prediction on ChatGPT to identify potential minor accounts and apply protections ahead of adult content features. This enhances governance and safety in consumer deployment while preparing for expanded content access with age verification.

Date
January 20, 2026
Importance
Medium 3/5
Category
deployment
Axis of Change
Deployment Expansion
Organizations
OpenAI
Models Affected
ChatGPT
  1. 01 reuters.com