--- title: OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety... description: OpenAI has launched an age prediction feature in ChatGPT that uses behavioral signals to identify users under 18 with 97% accuracy, applying content filters to... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety on ChatGPT | daily.dev og:description: OpenAI has launched an age prediction feature in ChatGPT that uses behavioral signals to identify users under 18 with 97% accuracy, applying content filters to... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/wLyCgQl1I.png og:image:alt: OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety on ChatGPT og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety on ChatGPT **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary OpenAI has launched an age prediction feature in ChatGPT that uses behavioral signals to identify users under 18 with 97% accuracy, applying content filters to restrict sensitive topics. Users incorrectly flagged as minors can verify their age through third-party biometric verification. The initiative responds to safety concerns following incidents involving teens, but faces criticism from privacy advocates over biometric data collection and third-party information sharing. OpenAI is gradually rolling out the feature alongside additional parental controls like quiet hours and distress detection. ## Content In a bid to enhance safety protocols for young users, OpenAI has rolled out an age prediction feature within ChatGPT. This initiative aims to identify users under the age of 18 and implement stringent content filters to restrict discussions on sensitive topics such as sexual content or graphic violence. The system leverages behavioral signals—like stated age, account age, and usage patterns—to determine a user's approximate age, reportedly achieving a 97% accuracy rate. To address potential inaccuracies in the system's predictions, OpenAI offers a process for users who are mistakenly flagged as minors. These users can verify their age using selfie-based ID verification through a third-party service named Persona, which accepts selfies or government-issued IDs. This move follows heightened scrutiny over safety concerns, especially following incidents linking chatbot interactions to teen suicides and making minors vulnerable to inappropriate content. In addition to promoting a safer environment, this system lays groundwork for future features like planned advertising and adult content. OpenAI’s approach has not been without criticism. Privacy advocates express concerns over the reliance on biometric data and the necessity for users to share personal information with third-party services. The lack of a requirement for absolute accuracy and the potential for privacy breaches are points of contention. This measure is part of a broader discussion on age verification in AI technology. Some question whether the responsibility for age verification should lie with AI companies, device manufacturers, or app stores. The issue is further complicated by technical challenges such as potential failures in biometric systems and differing political perspectives on state versus federal control. While OpenAI refines its model, the company is gradually rolling out these features, continually enhancing protection measures based on accuracy metrics. Additional controls for parents, such as quiet hours and distress detection notifications, are also part of the new enhancements. These efforts underscore OpenAI’s commitment to tackling the growing concerns surrounding child safety online. ## Similar posts on daily.dev - [ChatGPT Now Guesses Your Age — and Restricts You by Default if It Thinks You’re Under 18](https://daily.dev/posts/chatgpt-now-guesses-your-age-and-restricts-you-by-default-if-it-thinks-you-re-under-18-3o19xsj4i) · Medium · 1 upvotes · 0 comments --- Tags: [#machine-learning](https://daily.dev/tags/machine-learning), [#openai](https://daily.dev/tags/openai), [#chatgpt](https://daily.dev/tags/chatgpt), [#ai-safety](https://daily.dev/tags/ai-safety) [View this post on daily.dev](https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180},"sameAs":["https://twitter.com/dailydotdev","https://github.com/dailydotdev","https://www.linkedin.com/company/daily-dev-ltd"]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://daily.dev/#website","url":"https://daily.dev","name":"daily.dev","publisher":{"@id":"https://daily.dev/#organization"},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://daily.dev/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}}]} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"TechArticle","headline":"OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety on ChatGPT","url":"https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i"},"datePublished":"2026-01-20T23:31:43.328Z","dateModified":"2026-01-27T13:41:59.633Z","description":"OpenAI has launched an age prediction feature in ChatGPT that uses behavioral signals to identify users under 18 with 97% accuracy, applying content filters to...","image":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/d5950784dda248a1c2f1008d1df056e2?_a=AQAEulh","thumbnailUrl":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1/posts/d5950784dda248a1c2f1008d1df056e2?_a=AQAEulh","isAccessibleForFree":true,"articleSection":"Collections","inLanguage":"en","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"daily.dev","url":"https://daily.dev","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://daily.dev/apple-touch-icon.png","width":180,"height":180}},"author":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Collections","logo":"https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--fk_6ycEi--/f_auto,q_auto/v1780996001/logos/collections?_a=BAMAMiWQ0","url":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},"commentCount":0,"discussionUrl":"https://daily.dev/posts/openai-s-new-age-prediction-feature-for-enhanced-safety-on-chatgpt-wlycgql1i","interactionStatistic":[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":1},{"@type":"InteractionCounter","interactionType":{"@type":"CommentAction"},"userInteractionCount":0}],"keywords":"machine-learning,openai,chatgpt,ai-safety","timeRequired":"PT2M"} {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://daily.dev"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Collections","item":"https://daily.dev/sources/collections"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"OpenAI's New Age Prediction Feature for Enhanced Safety on ChatGPT"}]} ```