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."

The announcement was made at the annual DevDay event, where the company revealed that it would permit a wide range of content, with the exception of sexual content involving minors.

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 that it would likely increase engagement.

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

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