OpenAI delays ChatGPT's "adult mode" again
The feature for verified adults has been pushed back a second time, with no new date.
What happened?
OpenAI said it is pushing back the launch of ChatGPT's "adult mode" again. The feature would give age-verified adult users access to adult content.
Timeline
- October 2025: Sam Altman announced it for December.
- Later: delayed to Q1 2026.
- Now: delayed again, with no new date.
Why?
An OpenAI spokesperson told Axios the company wants to focus on higher-priority work, and that "getting the experience right will take more time."
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