OpenAI has again delayed a planned adults-only ChatGPT mode for explicit content. It would require age checks and is still not available.
In short: OpenAI has delayed its planned adults only ChatGPT mode for explicit sexual content, and it has not shared a new public launch date.
OpenAI has been working on a feature it has described as a “PG-18” adult mode for ChatGPT. The idea is to let verified adults access erotica and other explicit sexual content, while keeping the normal version of ChatGPT closer to “PG-13” rules.
According to reporting, OpenAI originally aimed to roll out this adult mode around December 2025. The company then pushed it back, and as of early 2026 it is still not broadly available.
A key part of the plan is age verification. That means ChatGPT would need a stronger way to confirm someone is actually 18 or older, similar to how a bar checks an ID before serving alcohol. Reporting also says OpenAI has been building systems that try to spot likely minors even if they claim to be adults, and then limit what the chatbot will show.
This delay highlights how hard it is to offer adult content online while also protecting minors. Governments and regulators in the US and EU are paying closer attention to AI tools that could produce sexual content, especially content involving or targeting minors. OpenAI appears to be moving cautiously because mistakes here can lead to real harm, legal trouble, and stricter rules for the whole industry.
Source: TechCrunch AI
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