According to the latest disclosure by Fidji Simo, the head of OpenAI applications, the "Adult Mode" for ChatGPT is expected to officially launch in the first quarter of 2026. The introduction of this mode will provide users with a more open and diverse content experience; however, ensuring safety and accurately identifying user age are the company's top challenges at the moment.
During a briefing on the latest GPT-5.2 model, Simo stated that OpenAI is actively testing an age prediction system. This system aims to automatically identify whether a user is under 18 years old, so that content restrictions can be applied when necessary. The core goal of this measure is to protect young people and ensure they can use ChatGPT safely.
Currently, OpenAI has begun testing this system in certain countries, focusing on evaluating its accuracy in identifying young users. Simo pointed out that avoiding misidentifying adult users is a critical issue that must be resolved before launching the adult mode, making it essential to ensure the system's identification capabilities.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has previously mentioned multiple times that ChatGPT is expected to allow adult content. This latest development undoubtedly excites users who are looking forward to this feature. However, OpenAI still needs to continuously explore how to balance the expansion of content accessibility with ensuring user safety.
The upcoming release of ChatGPT's Adult Mode represents not only a major breakthrough in AI technology but also a significant test of user experience and security. In the coming time, we will closely monitor OpenAI's further developments in this area.
