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OpenAI Rolls Out Age Prediction on ChatGPT

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OpenAI said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT worldwide to identify whether an account is likely owned by a minor, as the company prepares to introduce adult content features for verified users.

OpenAI said that when its model estimates an account may belong to someone under 18, ChatGPT will automatically apply additional safeguards to limit exposure to sensitive content. Users incorrectly classified as under 18 can restore full access by submitting a selfie through Persona, an identity verification service. In the European Union, the feature will be introduced in the coming weeks.

The move comes as OpenAI lays the groundwork for an “adult mode” on ChatGPT. Applications chief Fidji Simo previously said adult features are expected to debut in the first quarter of 2026, following comments from chief executive Sam Altman about allowing mature content for users who verify their age.

ChatGPT has around 800 million weekly active users. Backed by Microsoft, OpenAI has also begun introducing ads to some U.S. users as it seeks new revenue streams to support rising computing and infrastructure costs.

Right-Wing Media Figures and AI Pioneers Unite to Call for Superintelligent AI Ban

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A coalition of U.S. right-wing media figures and AI pioneers has issued a joint statement urging a global ban on developing superintelligent artificial intelligence, warning that progress toward machines exceeding human cognition must halt until society can ensure safety and democratic oversight.

The initiative, announced Wednesday by the Future of Life Institute (FLI), includes signatures from Steve Bannon, Glenn Beck, and tech luminaries Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio—two of the so-called “godfathers of AI.” The non-profit, founded in 2014 and initially supported by Elon Musk and tech investor Jaan Tallinn, has long advocated for responsible AI development and limits on advanced machine intelligence.

The statement calls for governments worldwide to prohibit the creation of AI systems capable of surpassing human intelligence until “science shows a safe way forward” and “the public demands it.” It argues that current AI development races are reckless and could produce technologies that threaten human autonomy, stability, and safety.

The unusual alliance between conservative media figures and leading scientists highlights the broadening political and cultural anxiety surrounding AI’s rapid evolution. It also reflects growing skepticism on the populist right, where some commentators have warned that unchecked AI could concentrate power in corporate and political elites.

While many in the technology industry and the U.S. government have dismissed calls for AI moratoriums as harmful to innovation and economic competitiveness, the involvement of influential figures like Bannon, Beck, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak could amplify public debate. Other signatories include former Irish President Mary Robinson and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Supporters of the ban say the move is not anti-technology but a precautionary measure. “The race to build superintelligent AI must not outpace our ability to control it,” said an FLI spokesperson. “Without democratic input and safety guarantees, the risks are existential.”

The statement follows a broader series of warnings from experts and public figures, including Musk and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman, who have both urged the creation of global AI safety frameworks.

OpenAI to permit mature content on ChatGPT for verified adults from December

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OpenAI will begin allowing mature content on ChatGPT starting in December for users who verify their age, CEO Sam Altman announced on Tuesday. The decision marks a major policy shift under OpenAI’s new “treat adult users like adults” principle, following earlier restrictions that limited the chatbot’s ability to handle sensitive topics.

Altman said on X (formerly Twitter) that the company made ChatGPT “pretty restrictive” to avoid harm to users experiencing mental distress, which he acknowledged had made the chatbot “less useful or enjoyable” for others. “As we roll out age-gating more fully … we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults,” he said.

The move comes as OpenAI develops new safety tools and moderation systems aimed at identifying mental health risks and ensuring appropriate usage. Altman added that the company now feels confident it can safely relax restrictions for most adult users while maintaining strong protections for minors.

In parallel, OpenAI plans to roll out a customization feature that lets users adjust ChatGPT’s tone and personality, including more expressive or conversational styles. “If you want ChatGPT to act more human-like or friendly, it should — but only if you want it,” Altman said.

The announcement came the same day Meta introduced new PG-13-style content filters on Instagram, underscoring the growing trend among tech firms to tailor content standards by user age and consent verification.