Summary
OpenAI's ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adult users, according to CEO Sam Altman. The change aims to make the chatbot more appealing, while maintaining safety measures for mental health. This move has sparked discussions about regulation and ensuring children's safety online.
Key Facts
- OpenAI plans to allow adult content, such as erotica, on ChatGPT for users who verify they are adults.
- CEO Sam Altman announced the change, saying it is part of treating adult users like responsible adults.
- OpenAI aims to balance engaging content with mental health safety by relaxing restrictions with new tools.
- A previous lawsuit involved OpenAI in a wrongful death case, questioning the effectiveness of parental controls.
- Critics argue that better regulation is needed to protect minors from accessing adult content on AI platforms.
- Surveys indicate that interactions with AI are becoming more personal, with some students reporting AI romantic relationships.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a bill that would limit AI chatbot use for children.
