OpenAI's Bid to Allow X-Rated Talk Is Freaking Out Its Own Advisers (11 minute read)

OpenAI's plan to drop its ban on X-rated content sparked vigorous internal debate over the potential risks. The company is forging ahead with its erotica plans despite concerns from council members with backgrounds in fields like psychology and cognitive neuroscience. OpenAI staff have identified several risks, including the potential for compulsive use and emotional overreliance on the chatbot. The company has developed a plan to monitor for a range of potential long-term effects of adult mode. Adult mode's release has been delayed as OpenAI is currently prioritizing other products.