OpenAI has been heavily criticized in recent years for the impacts that ChatGPT can have on children. A number of teen suicides have been linked to the chatbot, and, like other AI vendors, OpenAI has also been criticized for allowing ChatGPT to discuss sexual topics with young users.

OpenAI has started rolling out a new age verification system across ChatGPT. This system uses artificial intelligence to guess a user’s real age by studying activity signals like topics and usage time.

The company says the system will help apply the right protections to teen accounts while allowing adults to access ChatGPT with fewer restrictions. The rollout arrives as regulators and lawmakers increase pressure on AI companies to show stronger protections for minors.

OpenAI on Tuesday said it is rolling out age prediction on ChatGPT globally, to determine whether an account is likely owned by a minor, as the artificial intelligence startup prepares to allow adult content on the popular chatbot.

The rollout of ChatGPT age prediction is now underway, according to an announcement OpenAI made Tuesday. Last fall, the company indicated it would introduce age prediction as a safety measure for teens.

OpenAI said Tuesday that it’s rolling out age prediction technology for ChatGPT in the face of growing concerns about children’s safety when using AI chatbots. The technology aims to estimate whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18 years old in order to ensure teens are using a version of ChatGPT with additional protections.