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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.

OpenAI to Introduce Ads in ChatGPT, Ensures Responses Remain Unbiased

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OpenAI to start testing Ads in ChatGPT: AI responses will not be affected | Technology News – India TV

OpenAI has officially announced that advertisements are coming to ChatGPT. On Friday, the San Francisco-based AI company revealed that it will begin testing ads on its chatbot platform in the United States first. While the initial rollout is limited, the company plans to expand ad testing globally after the trial period. This development follows recent reports that CEO Sam Altman called a “code red” and instructed employees to pause all non-ChatGPT projects indefinitely.

In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI confirmed, “In the coming weeks, we plan to start testing ads in the ChatGPT Free and Go tiers.” The company also published a blog post outlining its principles and strategy for implementing ads on the platform. This move signals OpenAI’s first major step into monetizing the free and lower-tier versions of ChatGPT.

OpenAI has emphasized four key principles regarding ads. First, ChatGPT responses will remain unbiased and will not be influenced by advertisements. Second, all ads will be separate from AI responses and clearly labeled to avoid confusion. Third, user conversations will not be shared with advertisers, ensuring privacy. Finally, ads will not be shown to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Enterprise, or Business subscribers, keeping premium experiences ad-free.

This measured approach highlights OpenAI’s effort to balance monetization with user trust. While ads are a new addition, the company’s safeguards aim to maintain the platform’s integrity. As testing begins in the US, observers and users worldwide are keen to see how ads will be integrated and whether OpenAI can uphold its commitment to unbiased AI interactions while exploring new revenue streams.

SoftBank completes $41 billion investment in OpenAI, deepening bet on AI

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SoftBank Group said it has completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, marking one of the largest private funding rounds ever and giving the Japanese group an ownership stake of about 11% in the maker of ChatGPT.

The move underscores SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son’s increasingly aggressive push into artificial intelligence, which he has described as an “all in” bet. Son is positioning SoftBank to capitalise on booming demand for AI computing power, spanning both software and the physical infrastructure that underpins advanced models.

SoftBank said it completed an additional $22.5 billion investment on Wednesday, following an earlier $7.5 billion injection in April. OpenAI also secured an expanded syndicated co-investment of $11 billion from other backers as part of the round. In March, SoftBank had agreed to invest up to $40 billion into a for-profit OpenAI subsidiary, with the funding structured through a mix of direct capital and syndicated investments.

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The transaction initially valued OpenAI at about $300 billion on a post-money basis. However, a subsequent secondary share sale completed in October pushed OpenAI’s valuation to roughly $500 billion, according to PitchBook data. CNBC first reported the completion of the latest investment earlier in the day.

The deal comes as artificial intelligence has become the central driver of global technology investment, reshaping corporate strategies and investor expectations. OpenAI has emerged as a key beneficiary of that shift, sitting at the heart of an industry-wide surge in AI spending.

OpenAI is also a core participant in “Stargate,” a large-scale, multi-year data centre initiative being developed alongside Oracle and other partners. The project aims to support next-generation AI models and is backed by major investors including SoftBank, further linking the group’s capital deployment to the infrastructure required for future AI growth.