AI Age‑Guessing With ID Checks

OpenAI will have ChatGPT estimate a user’s age and, in some cases, require government ID to verify that the user is 18+. Teens get stricter content limits (no flirtation, no self‑harm talk) and a duty‑to‑warn protocol that notifies parents or authorities for imminent harm. This trades adult privacy and anonymity for a clearer safety regime for minors. — It sets a precedent for identity infrastructure and duty‑of‑care norms in mainstream AI, shaping future debates over privacy, safety, and speech restrictions.