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ChatGPT may soon require ID verification from adults, CEO says

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OpenAI is planning to introduce an automated age-prediction system for ChatGPT users to ensure those under 18 are directed to a restricted version of the AI chatbot. Parental controls are set to be launched by the end of September. CEO Sam Altman stated that safety for teens is a priority over privacy and freedom, hinting that adults may need to verify their age, possibly even with ID in some cases. Altman acknowledged the privacy compromise for adults but believes it is a necessary tradeoff, recognizing that not everyone will agree with the approach taken to balance user privacy and teen safety.

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