The End of Lying About Your Age: ChatGPT Now “Guesses” Your Age to Block NSFW Content

OpenAI has introduced an AI-driven age prediction system for ChatGPT that infers user age from behavioral signals (e.g., conversational themes and usage patterns) to automatically apply stricter safety filters for minors, complementing a Teen Edition with parental controls; adults flagged as under 18 can appeal via third-party verifier Persona using a selfie and government ID, with OpenAI receiving only age and verification status and Persona deleting images within seven days, while the global rollout raises privacy concerns about conversational analysis and third-party data handling amid growing regulatory pressure.