CHATGPT'S ‘ADULT MODE' IS COMING IN 2026

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OpenAI's CEO of Applications recently told reporters that ChatGPT's 'adult mode' will debut during the first quarter of next year. The company had cut back on the chatbot's personality in response to growing concerns about user mental health. It has since added additional parental controls and new efforts to age-gate younger users. The company is still testing its age verification technology to ensure it can accurately identify teens and not misidentify adults before officially rolling out the split experience.