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 of the company's previous stance. An updated company document outlines that only sexual content involving minors is prohibited, giving developers latitude to create adult-oriented experiences.
“To maximize freedom for our users, only sexual content involving minors is considered prohibited,”
Just two months prior, Altman had mentioned on a podcast that OpenAI hadn't incorporated sexbot avatars into ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it would increase engagement. Mainstream tech companies have historically kept adult content at arm's length.
Author's summary: OpenAI shifts stance on mature content.
- OpenAI to allow mature apps on its platforms
- Only sexual content involving minors is prohibited
- Reversal of company's previous stance