Sam Altman Pushes Back on OpenAI's Foray Into Smut

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."

At the annual DevDay event, OpenAI announced that it will permit developers to create content with wide latitude, except for sexual content involving minors, as outlined in an updated company document.

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

This move marks a significant reversal for the company, as CEO Sam Altman had previously boasted about not including sexbot avatars in ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it could boost engagement.

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

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