OpenAI rolls out age prediction system ahead of allowing adult content
OpenAI is rolling out a new “age prediction” feature for ChatGPT users. The company will look at various signals from users to predict if a user is underage.
In a blog post, the company said:
“The model looks at a combination of behavioral and account-level signals, including how long an account has existed, typical times of day when someone is active, usage patterns over time, and a user’s stated age.”
If the system suspects the user is a minor, it will reduce content with graphic violence, harmful viral challenges, sexual or romantic role-play, depictions of self-harm, and material promoting “extreme beauty standards, unhealthy dieting, or body shaming.”
If a user is incorrectly flagged as under 18, they will have to submit a selfie to an identity verification service to have the restrictions removed.
An age verification system is part of OpenAI’s plan to reduce harmful mental health encounters with the chatbot, while also allowing ChatGPT to generate “erotica” in the near future.
“The model looks at a combination of behavioral and account-level signals, including how long an account has existed, typical times of day when someone is active, usage patterns over time, and a user’s stated age.”
If the system suspects the user is a minor, it will reduce content with graphic violence, harmful viral challenges, sexual or romantic role-play, depictions of self-harm, and material promoting “extreme beauty standards, unhealthy dieting, or body shaming.”
If a user is incorrectly flagged as under 18, they will have to submit a selfie to an identity verification service to have the restrictions removed.
An age verification system is part of OpenAI’s plan to reduce harmful mental health encounters with the chatbot, while also allowing ChatGPT to generate “erotica” in the near future.
