OpenAI is preparing to launch an adults-only version of ChatGPT in 2026, designed to offer mature content and interactions while maintaining strict safety and legal standards.
The new “adult mode” will activate only after OpenAI completes testing its age-prediction AI model, which aims to automatically filter content and prevent users under 18 from accessing inappropriate material.
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Unlike traditional websites relying on pop-up age verification, OpenAI’s system will analyze user behavior and context to infer age, providing a more sophisticated and secure method for age-appropriate AI interactions.
The adult version will likely cover topics such as human sexuality, relationships, mental health, and other subjects considered unsuitable for younger audiences, allowing more nuanced and mature conversations.
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OpenAI is conducting trials in multiple countries to ensure the model accurately identifies underage users, and adult content will remain disabled until the system demonstrates reliable performance.
Experts say the rollout of ChatGPT’s adult mode could set a new precedent for AI-driven age verification, combining advanced technology with ethical and legal safeguards for online interactions.