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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
J. Alas

What Is Chatgpt's Adult Mode? Who Can Use It and When It's Coming, Revealed

OpenAI plans to launch an age-verified ChatGPT adult mode in early 2026, offering fewer restrictions while maintaining safeguards for minors.

There's a new update for ChatGPT fans: Get ready for 'ChatGPT Adult.' ChatGPT is preparing for a clear split between adult and younger users, a change that could reshape how the platform works depending on who is logged in. But just what do we know about this different 'mode'?

OpenAI has confirmed plans to introduce an age-verified adult mode for ChatGPT, designed exclusively for users above the legal age. The company said that this feature is intended to allow more mature topics and fewer content restrictions for adults, while keeping stricter limits in place for minors. OpenAI has described the logic as simple, stating that adults and children should not be treated the same when using the platform.

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