OpenAI is rolling out age prediction for ChatGPT consumer plans

OpenAI on Tuesday in question ChatGPT introduces an age estimation model to its consumer plans to help the AI ​​company identify accounts belonging to users under 18.

OpenAI said the model is based on a combination of account-level signals and behavioral signals. Some of these signals include usage patterns over time, how long an account has been in existence, typical times of day for a user, and the user’s stated age.

OpenAI has rolled out several new security features in recent months as it faces increasing scrutiny over how it protects users, especially minors.

The AI ​​startup and other tech companies are facing an investigation from the FTC over how AI chatbots potentially negatively impact children and teens, and OpenAI is named in several wrongful death lawsuits, including one revolving around the death of a teenage boy by suicide.

When OpenAI’s age estimation model suggests that a user is under 18, OpenAI said ChatGPT will automatically apply protections designed to reduce exposure to “sensitive content” such as depictions of self-harm.

If users are mistakenly determined to be under 18, they will be able to use the authentication service Persona to restore their full access.

Persona is used other technology companiesto contain robloxHe also faced pressure from lawmakers to better protect children on the platform.

In August, OpenAI announced it would release parental controls to help understand and shape how teens use ChatGPT. The following month, OpenAI rolled out parental controls and said it was working on creating an age estimation system.

The company also convened a council of eight experts in October to provide insight into how AI could impact users’ mental health, emotions and motivation.

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it will continue to improve the accuracy of its age prediction model over time.

The model will be rolled out in the European Union in the coming weeks “to take into account regional requirements.”

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