OpenAI is allowing adults to use ChatGPT for explicit content starting in December, along with other “mature” applications. The company’s CEO Sam Altman announced this change as part of its efforts to address concerns about the chatbot’s impact on users.
In September, OpenAI added parental controls and age detection features to prevent children from accessing explicit content. Now, the company is extending these protections to adults by allowing verified users to access erotica and other mature experiences.
However, this move has raised concerns about the potential negative influence of ChatGPT on users. There have been reports of teenagers using the chatbot to plan their own suicides. To address these issues, OpenAI released GPT-5 with reduced sycophantic qualities and built-in notifications to remind users to take breaks.
It’s unclear whether these changes have made a significant impact, but OpenAI’s decision to ease restrictions on adult users suggests that the company feels more comfortable giving its chatbot a “longer leash.”
Source: https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-let-adults-use-chatgpt-for-erotica-starting-in-december-182417583.html