Sam Altman Pushes Back on OpenAI's Foray Into Smut

OpenAI's Shift on Mature Content

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended the company's decision to allow "mature apps" on its platforms, stating that OpenAI is not the "moral police."

This announcement was made at the annual DevDay event and marks a significant reversal for the company. An updated document outlines that only sexual content involving minors is prohibited, giving developers considerable freedom to create adult-oriented experiences.

“To maximize freedom for our users, only sexual content involving minors is considered prohibited,”

Just two months prior, Altman had mentioned on a podcast that OpenAI hadn't included a sexbot avatar in ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it would increase engagement. Mainstream tech companies have typically kept adult content at a distance, but OpenAI's move may signal a new approach.

Author's summary: OpenAI allows mature content.

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