OpenAI plans to allow “erotica for verified adults” on ChatGPT, a strategic pivot that could unlock a lucrative new revenue stream as the company seeks to justify its hefty valuation. The move follows years of strict content rules and mirrors a broader industry trend in which AI companions and adult-oriented chatbots amass millions of users, even as legal and social risks mount. Competitors like Elon Musk’s Grok have leaned into flirtatious personas, while early entrants face lawsuits alleging harm to minors and inadequate safeguards. OpenAI says it will balance expanded adult freedoms with tighter teen protections, betting that age verification and policy controls can thread the needle between monetization and compliance. The stakes are high: regulators are sharpening scrutiny, and critics warn that always-on, sycophantic AI partners could distort relationships and exacerbate safety concerns.
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