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OpenAI to Allow ChatGPT Erotica for Verified Adults Under New Age-Gating Policy

OpenAI is preparing to introduce age verification and allow erotic content for adult ChatGPT users. The changes come alongside mental health detection tools and a new expert council on AI well-being.

In a significant policy shift, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will soon permit “erotica” and mature conversations for users who verify they are adults. The move, detailed in an X post by Altman, aligns with the company’s principle of “treating adult users like adults” and is set to roll out with enhanced age-gating features in December. This development marks a notable evolution for the popular AI chatbot, which has historically maintained restrictive content policies to address mental health concerns.

OpenAI’s New Approach to Adult Content and Age Verification