OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction for ChatGPT Users

Jan. 20, 2026, 7:09 PM UTC

OpenAI is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT consumer plans to help determine whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18.

  • Users who say they are under 18 when signing up automatically get additional safeguards to reduce exposure to sensitive or potentially harmful content
  • Age prediction will roll out in the EU in the coming weeks to account for regional requirements
  • NOTE: In 2025, OpenAI Hit With Seven ChatGPT Psychological Harm Lawsuits

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