OpenAI's Shift on Mature 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 announcement was made at the annual DevDay event and marks a significant reversal for the company. An updated document outlines that only sexual content involving minors is prohibited, giving developers considerable freedom to create adult-oriented experiences.
"To maximize freedom for our users, only sexual content involving minors is considered prohibited."
This move is notable, as just two months prior, Altman had mentioned that OpenAI hadn't incorporated a sexbot avatar into ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it could increase engagement.
Adult content has always been a substantial sector online, but mainstream tech companies have generally maintained a distance from it.
Author's summary: OpenAI shifts stance on adult content.