OpenAI to Allow Mature Content on ChatGPT for Age-Verified Adults

OpenAI will permit mature content on its ChatGPT platform for users who verify their age, starting in December 2025. CEO Sam Altman announced this change, which aligns with the organisation's principle of treating adult users as adults.

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Altman noted that ChatGPT had been made quite restrictive to handle mental health issues carefully. This approach, however, made the chatbot less useful and enjoyable for many users without such concerns.

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The organisation has since developed new tools and mitigated mental health issues. Altman stated that OpenAI plans to safely relax restrictions in most cases, making the platform more versatile.

In the coming weeks, OpenAI will also release a ChatGPT version that allows individuals to dictate the chatbot's tone and personality. Users can request responses that are human-like, use many emoji, or act as a friend, but only if they desire these characteristics.

This development follows Meta's recent announcement of a new system designed to limit content for users under 18 on Instagram and its generative AI tools. Meta's filters are inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system.

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• OpenAI will allow mature content on ChatGPT for age-verified users.

• This feature is scheduled to roll out in Dec.

• The change aims to relax restrictions previously implemented for mental health considerations.

Source: REUTERS