OpenAI Grants Verified Adults Access to Generate Erotic Content with ChatGPT
OpenAI has announced significant changes to its ChatGPT platform, introducing new features and relaxing restrictions on content. Starting in December, verified adult users will gain the ability to generate erotic content as part of the company’s move toward treating adult users with greater respect.
Planned Updates for ChatGPT
The upcoming updates will include a new version of ChatGPT that allows users to customize their AI assistant’s personality. Options will encompass more human-like interactions, heavy emoji usage, and friend-like behavior. This shift aims to enhance user experience by allowing for personalized engagement.
Age Verification Measures
OpenAI is set to implement comprehensive age-gating measures, allowing erotic content only for users who verify their ages. However, the company has not yet disclosed specific methods for age verification or additional safeguards for adult content users.
- Launch of updated ChatGPT expected in December.
- Age-gating features to include enhanced age verification.
- New user customization options for AI personality.
Protecting Younger Users
In September, OpenAI introduced a dedicated version of ChatGPT for users under 18, directing them to age-appropriate content and blocking graphic material. Additionally, the company is developing technology aimed at predicting user age based on interaction patterns.
Addressing Mental Health Concerns
CEO Sam Altman emphasized the importance of balancing safety and user experience. Following tragic incidents and ensuing lawsuits related to mental health, the company implemented stricter safety protocols. These changes were viewed as necessary to protect vulnerable users while improving overall enjoyment for others.
Altman noted that the new safety measures enable OpenAI to relax restrictions while still addressing mental health risks in interactions with AI. The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is also examining how AI chatbots might adversely affect minors, adding another layer of scrutiny to the company’s evolving policies.
As OpenAI moves forward, it strives to navigate the complexities of adult content accessibility, user safety, and mental health considerations, marking a new chapter in the development of AI-driven interactions.
