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Trump AI Advisor Accuses Anthropic of Regulatory Capture Strategy

Trump administration AI adviser David Sacks has publicly accused Anthropic of pursuing regulatory capture through fear-mongering. The venture capitalist’s comments come as his own investments and government role face increasing scrutiny.

White House AI Adviser Levels Regulatory Capture Allegations

David Sacks, who serves as the Trump administration’s “Crypto and AI Czar” while maintaining his venture capital activities, has publicly accused AI startup Anthropic of running what he calls a “sophisticated regulatory capture strategy based on fear-mongering.” According to reports, Sacks made these claims on his personal X account, stating that Anthropic is “principally responsible for the state regulatory frenzy that is damaging the startup ecosystem.”

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AI Industry Faces Financial Strain as Costs Soar and Returns Remain Elusive

The artificial intelligence sector is experiencing what analysts describe as “brutal” economics, with even industry leaders losing billions despite massive investments. According to reports, companies are struggling with soaring infrastructure costs and the persistent challenge of AI hallucinations while returns remain minimal.

Massive Investments, Minimal Returns

The economics of running an AI company are proving disastrous according to industry reports, with even the largest players losing billions of dollars despite unprecedented investments in infrastructure. Sources indicate that AI companies are spending untold billions building out data centers to support increasingly complex AI models, yet a return on these massive investments remains nowhere in sight.

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OpenAI to Launch Adult Erotica Support in ChatGPT by December 2025, Says Sam Altman

OpenAI is preparing to introduce adult erotica conversation support in ChatGPT for verified adult users. CEO Sam Altman confirms the platform will relax restrictions while maintaining mental health safeguards.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced a significant policy shift for ChatGPT, revealing plans to introduce support for adult-themed conversations including erotica for verified adult users starting in December 2025. This announcement marks a substantial departure from the company’s historically conservative approach to content moderation and represents what Altman describes as “treating adult users like adults” while maintaining appropriate safeguards.

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OpenAI Announces Policy Changes for Adult ChatGPT Users Regarding Explicit Content

OpenAI is implementing significant policy changes that will allow adult ChatGPT users to engage in sexually explicit conversations by year’s end. These changes come alongside strengthened safeguards for teenage users and mental health protections.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced groundbreaking policy shifts that will fundamentally change how adult users interact with ChatGPT. In a series of statements and platform updates, the company revealed plans to “safely relax” restrictions on conversational boundaries while maintaining robust protections for vulnerable users, particularly teenagers.

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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.

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