Sam Altman Pushes Back on OpenAI's Foray Into Smut

OpenAI's Shift on Erotic 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 move comes after the company announced the change at its annual DevDay event, updating its guidelines to permit a wide range of content, with the exception of sexual content involving minors.

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

The decision has been seen as a reversal of the company's previous stance, with Altman having previously boasted about not including sexbot avatars in ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it could increase engagement.

Author's summary: OpenAI shifts policy on erotic content.

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