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."

This move comes after the company announced the change at its annual DevDay event, updating its policy to prohibit only sexual content involving minors.

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

Observers have noted that this is a significant reversal, as Altman had previously boasted about not including sexbot avatars in ChatGPT, despite acknowledging it could increase engagement.

Author's summary: OpenAI CEO defends company's shift on mature content policy.

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