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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Jonas Sunico

ChatGPT's 'Adult Mode' Shifts Toward Better AI Accountability — Not Explicit Content

Experts Warn ChatGPT, Gemini and Other AI Systems Pose Risks as Tech Giants Fall Short on Safety Standards (Credit: Pexels)

OpenAI is preparing to let ChatGPT grow up with an 'adult mode', but not in the way many users might expect.

ChatGPT confirmed the new feature this week, and it's planned for release in the first quarter of 2026, pending the success of a new AI-driven age prediction system. Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of Applications, said the feature will only be available to verified adult users. However, she declined to detail exactly what the experience will include, according to TechRadar.

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