OpenAI “indefinitely” shelves plans for erotic ChatGPT
Some staff reportedly questioned how sexy ChatGPT benefits humanity.
Following backlash, OpenAI won't be rolling out an erotic version of ChatGPT any time soon. According to the Financial Times, the controversial plan has been shelved "indefinitely" as OpenAI "refocuses" its attention on "core products." Insiders told FT that OpenAI mulled scrapping the "adult mode" plan entirely, as even its own advisors warned that ChatGPT users could form unhealthy attachments, which might harm their mental health. One advisor chillingly suggested that the tweak risked turning ChatGPT into a "sexy suicide coach."Read full article Comments
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