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ChatGPT App Teardown Points to Opt-In 'Naughty Chats' Mode With 18+ Gate

Strings in version 1.2026.055 suggest OpenAI is testing adult-language responses for verified users with stricter age checks.

Overview

  • Android Authority’s APK teardown of ChatGPT v1.2026.055 surfaced references to a “Naughty chats” setting that enables spicier, adult-themed language.
  • The option appears as an opt-in toggle and would only adjust tone when a user explicitly requests it.
  • Access would be limited to users 18 and older, with the system defaulting to a teen experience if age cannot be confidently determined.
  • The code hints that age checks may rely on OpenAI’s age-prediction tool and could include a selfie-based ID verification via Persona.
  • OpenAI has not announced the feature or a rollout timeline, though the concept aligns with Sam Altman’s 2025 comments about allowing erotica for verified adults.