OpenAI's Altman calls allowing adult content '1 of my dumbest mistakes'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted his October tweet about letting ChatGPT write erotic content for verified adults was "one of my dumbest mistakes of the year."
The update, meant to give adults more freedom, sparked backlash—mainly because Altman says the announcement was handled poorly.
Altman defends the move
Despite criticism, Altman defended the move. He emphasized OpenAI will still block harmful mental health content but won't "draw moral lines" for consenting adults.
With California recently blocking a bill to limit AI tools for minors, OpenAI's new policy means that verified adults can request erotic content from ChatGPT.
Debate over potential risks
Altman's stance—that OpenAI isn't the "elected moral police of the world"—has fueled debate about whether giving easier access to AI-generated adult content puts freedom ahead of safety.
Critics worry this could make it harder to protect minors online.