Microsoft's AI chief Mustafa Suleyman announced that the company will not develop AI services for simulated erotica, distancing itself from OpenAI, which plans to allow verified adults to use ChatGPT for such content. Suleyman emphasized the dangers of creating seemingly conscious AI, especially in the context of erotica-focused services, and highlighted ongoing concerns about AI's ethical implications.
Vice President JD Vance criticized OpenAI's decision to allow adult users to create erotica with ChatGPT, highlighting concerns over AI misuse, especially in the context of Republican opposition to regulation and focus on morality issues like sexual content, contrasting with their generally hands-off approach to AI development.
OpenAI plans to introduce sexually explicit content for ChatGPT, prompting criticism from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, which warns of potential mental health harms and inadequate safeguards. CEO Sam Altman defends the decision as a move to treat adult users like adults, emphasizing safety and user freedom, while critics call for a pause to ensure responsible implementation.
Mark Cuban warns that OpenAI's plan to allow adults-only erotica in ChatGPT could lead to a trust crisis with parents and schools, as concerns grow over minors forming emotional bonds with AI and accessing inappropriate content, potentially causing long-term harm and regulatory issues.
Mark Cuban criticizes OpenAI's plan to introduce adult content to ChatGPT, warning it could backfire by undermining trust and potentially harming young users, as the company aims to treat adult users as responsible adults. Cuban expresses concerns about the effectiveness of age gating and the risks of AI-induced unhealthy habits among children, highlighting ongoing debates about AI safety and content regulation.
OpenAI plans to allow verified adult users to access more human-like and unrestricted content, including erotica, as part of its effort to treat adult users like adults. This move aims to attract more subscribers but raises concerns about regulation and safeguarding minors, especially after past issues with mental health risks and content restrictions. The company is also facing legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding AI's impact on youth and content moderation.
OpenAI plans to relax restrictions on ChatGPT, including allowing verified adults to access erotica and more personalized responses, aiming to improve user experience while facing potential regulatory scrutiny and societal debates over AI-generated adult content.
OpenAI plans to introduce age-gating in December, allowing verified adult users to access mature content like erotica, and is working on more personable AI models while also addressing mental health concerns through new tools and a dedicated council.
