OpenAI is reportedly pushing back the launch of its ‘adult mode’ even further

Here is another disappointment for ChatGPT users. As first reported Sources‘ Alex Heath, OpenAI once again delays its “adult mode” for ChatGPT. A company spokesperson told Heath that “we are pushing back the launch of adult mode so we can focus on work that is currently a higher priority for more users.”

Specifically, the OpenAI spokesperson said that things like “intelligence gains, personality enhancements, personalization, and making the experience more proactive” were instead a priority. However, the company still wants to launch an adult mode, but it “would take more time,” according to the company spokesperson.

The reveal of ChatGPT’s adult mode dates back to October, when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted on X that the company would roll out more age checks as part of its “treat adults like adults” principle, adding that this would include “erotica for verified adults.” Altman initially said this adult mode would be available in December, but an OpenAI official later said during a December briefing that it would debut in the first quarter of 2026.

As the first quarter comes to an end, we no longer have a timetable for the release of ChatGPT’s adult mode. However, OpenAI began rolling out its age prediction tool in January, which could go hand-in-hand with the upcoming adult mode.