Sam Altman Confirms ChatGPT’s Erotic Update Amid Backlash

UPDATE: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, just announced significant changes to ChatGPT, including a controversial erotic update set for December 2023. Following a surge of reactions to this announcement, Altman emphasized that OpenAI is not the “moral police,” aiming to provide more freedom for adult users.
The response to Altman’s Tuesday update on ChatGPT’s capabilities has been unprecedented. He noted that the reaction to the “erotica point” was far more intense than anticipated, stating, “It was meant to be just one example of us allowing more user freedom for adults.” This new direction aims to position ChatGPT against competitors like Grok from Elon Musk’s xAI by allowing adult-themed content generation.
While the update is aimed at enhancing user experience for adults, Altman confirmed that existing policies focused on mental health will remain in place. “We will prioritize safety for teenagers while treating adult users like adults,” he stated. This commitment to safety for minors includes keeping tight controls on access to inappropriate material.
Critics, including entrepreneur Mark Cuban, expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the planned age restrictions. Cuban warned on X, “This is going to backfire. No parent is going to trust that their kids can’t get through your age gating.” His comments highlight the ongoing debate about the accessibility of adult content to younger audiences, raising questions about the potential fallout of these changes.
Altman also addressed the handling of users in mental health crises, stating that ChatGPT will differentiate between users based on their mental well-being. He did not, however, clarify the criteria for identifying such users or the specifics of the responses they would receive. “Without being paternalistic, we will attempt to help users achieve their long-term goals,” he added.
As OpenAI moves forward with these updates, the implications for user safety and content moderation remain a hot topic. The tech community and users alike will be closely monitoring how these changes will play out in real-time.
What’s next? OpenAI is expected to roll out these new features in December, and the response from both users and critics will be pivotal in shaping the future of ChatGPT’s capabilities. The company has not yet provided additional information on how it will enforce age restrictions or monitor content generation for harmful material.
Stay tuned for further updates on this rapidly evolving story.