OpenAI deploys AI age prediction model to restrict teen access to ChatGPT

Odaily Planet Daily News: OpenAI announced that the company has begun deploying an AI-based age prediction system designed to identify ChatGPT users under 18 and automatically implement content restrictions. The system evaluates user age by analyzing signals such as account duration, activity times, and behavior patterns, rather than solely relying on the birth date provided at registration. Accounts identified as teenagers will be subject to strict restrictions on violent and sexually sensitive content. OpenAI stated that if adult users are mistakenly flagged, they can verify their age and restore access by uploading a selfie or ID through a third-party service called Persona. Additionally, the update includes new parental control features that allow parents to set quiet hours and receive notifications if their children exhibit severe emotional distress. Currently, this system is live in the ChatGPT Consumer Plan and is expected to be rolled out in the EU region in the coming weeks.