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OpenAI Delays ChatGPT's Adult Mode Until Further Notice

3/8/2026

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OpenAI delayed ChatGPT's planned "adult mode," originally set for December 2025.
The company says it will prioritize improvements in intelligence, personality, and user experience before release, and is rolling out an age-prediction tool that may complement the mode.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, first introduced the concept in October 2025, with age-gating for verified adults.
With Q1 2026 nearing its end, there is no updated timeline for the adult mode.

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OpenAI delayed ChatGPT's planned "adult mode," originally set for December 2025.
The company says it will prioritize improvements in intelligence, personality, and user experience before release, and is rolling out an age-prediction tool that may complement the mode.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, first introduced the concept in October 2025, with age-gating for verified adults.
With Q1 2026 nearing its end, there is no updated timeline for the adult mode.