OpenAI CEO Unveils Plans to Allow Erotica for Adults on ChatGPT

OpenAI to Allow Erotica for Verified Adults on ChatGPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to permit erotic content for verified adults using ChatGPT, sparking a backlash.

We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues.

The change, set to start in December 2025, will relax mental health-focused restrictions within the AI chatbot, accompanied by more robust age-gating methods to protect minors.

Author's summary: OpenAI to relax restrictions on ChatGPT for verified adults.

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MediaNama MediaNama — 2025-10-17