OpenAI rolling out age prediction system, but how accurate is it?

24 January 2026

Age prediction will soon apply to ChatGPT consumer plans. The system is said to take a number of factors into consideration when trying to figure out an account holder’s age.

Should someone find themselves erroneously classified as being under the age of eighteen, they will need to submit a selfie (photo of themselves) in an attempt to rectify matters:

Users who are incorrectly placed in the under-18 experience will always have a fast, simple way to confirm their age and restore their full access with a selfie through Persona, a secure identity-verification service.

Age prediction based on selfies is not quite an exacting science though. What then will an inconclusive prediction mean? That people need to offer photo identification — say a passport or drivers licence — to complete the age “prediction” process?

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