ChatGPT Adult Mode launching in early 2026: Here is how it will work and what you can do with it

OpenAI has officially confirmed when it plans to release its highly anticipated adult mode in ChatGPT. The Sam Altman-led AI company has now shared a clear timeline for the release of its controversial Adult Mode for ChatGPT, which is now slated to roll out in the first quarter of 2026. The announcement, which was delivered by Fidji Simo, CEO of Applications at OpenAI, during the briefing on the new GPT-5.2 model, marks a major shift in philosophy for the company. OpenAI is moving toward the principle of “treating adult users like adults.”