OpenAI shelves erotic chatbot ‘indefinitely’

OpenAI has indefinitely shelved plans to release a sexualized “adult mode” for ChatGPT, following pushback from employees and investors regarding the potential harmful societal effects of sexualized AI content. This decision mirrors OpenAI's recent discontinuation of its Sora text-to-video platform, as the company refocuses on its core products following CEO Sam Altman's declaration of a "code red" amid competition. The company reportedly wants more time to research the long-term effects of sexually explicit chats and emotional attachments before making a final product decision, despite claiming a current lack of "empirical evidence" on the matter.

(Source：The Verge)