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OpenAI rolls out age prediction in ChatGPT for enhanced teen safety

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OpenAI is implementing an age prediction model within ChatGPT to identify users under 18 and apply tailored safety measures. This system analyzes behavioral and account signals to estimate user age, defaulting to stricter protections when uncertain. The rollout includes options for users to verify their age and for parents to customize their teens' experience through new parental controls. AI

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OpenAI rolls out age prediction in ChatGPT for enhanced teen safety

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. OpenAI News TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Our approach to age prediction

    ChatGPT is rolling out age prediction to estimate if accounts are under or over 18, applying safeguards for teens and refining accuracy over time.

  2. OpenAI News TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Building towards age prediction

    Learn how OpenAI is building age prediction and parental controls in ChatGPT to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for teens while supporting families with new tools.

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