In An Effort to Protect Young Users, ChatGPT Will Now Predict How Old You Are
ChatGPT age prediction uses behavioral signals to protect minors—here’s how it works and why it matters in 2026.
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In An Effort to Protect Young Users, ChatGPT Will Now Predict How Old You Are
ChatGPT Age Prediction: How OpenAI Is Shielding Minors from Harmful AI Content In response to growing safety concerns, OpenAI has rolled out a new “age prediction” feature in ChatGPT designed to automatically detect underage users and apply stricter content filters. If you’ve wondered whether ChatGPT can now tell how old you are—and what that means for your conversations—you’re not alone. The system analyzes behavioral cues like account age, activity patterns, and self-reported details to estimate if a user is under 18. When flagged, teens are shielded from explicit or harmful content without needing to verify their age upfront. This move comes amid mounting scrutiny over AI’s role in youth mental health and online safety. Credit: Jaque Silva/NurPhoto / Getty Images Why OpenAI Is Betting on Behavioral Age Prediction For years, tech companies have struggled to balance open access with child safety. Unlike platforms that require birthdate verification at sign-up—often easily bypassed—OpenAI…
