tech
January 20, 2026
Our approach to age prediction
We’re rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT consumer plans to help determine whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18, so the right experience and safeguards can be applied to teens. As we’ve outlined in our Teen Safety Blueprint and Under-18 Principles for Model Behavior, young people deserve technology that both expands opportunity and protects their well-being.
TL;DR
- ChatGPT is rolling out age prediction to identify users under 18.
- This feature aims to apply appropriate safeguards and content restrictions for teen users.
- The age prediction model uses account-level signals and behavioral patterns to estimate user age.
- Users incorrectly identified as under 18 can confirm their age via selfie verification.
- Safeguards for under-18 accounts include restrictions on graphic violence, risky challenges, and sexually explicit content.
- Defaulting to a safer experience occurs when age is uncertain or information is incomplete.
- Parental controls are available to further customize teen experiences, including usage times and feature settings.
- The feature is being rolled out progressively, with specific considerations for the EU.
- Ongoing improvements to accuracy and safety measures are planned, informed by expert input and user feedback.