ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults
2 days ago
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- #mental-health
- OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT for verified adults as part of its 'treat adult users like adults' principle.
- The move follows criticism of OpenAI's parental controls and a lawsuit by parents of a teen who died by suicide after interacting with ChatGPT.
- OpenAI claims to have mitigated mental health risks and will introduce age-gating to restrict adult content.
- Critics argue the decision highlights the need for stricter regulations to prevent minors from accessing adult content.
- Recent surveys show growing concerns about AI interactions, including romantic relationships with AI among students.
- California Governor vetoed a bill to restrict AI chatbots for children, emphasizing the need for safe AI interaction education.
- The US FTC is investigating AI chatbots' interactions with children, and bipartisan legislation proposes classifying AI chatbots as products for liability claims.
- OpenAI's revenue is growing, but it remains unprofitable, with experts noting the company's push for market dominance.