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Is ChatGPT Ready for Sex?

March 31, 2026·20 min·4-min readsolotechnology
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OpenAI’s attempt to introduce an 'adult mode' in ChatGPT, allowing erotic content for verified adults, sparked intense internal and external backlash over ethical, psychological, and safety concerns—particularly regarding youth access and emotional dependency—leading to the feature’s inde

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Sam AltmanRyan Knudsen

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OpenAICharacter.AIThe Wall Street Journal

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ChatGPTAI Dungeon

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Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityEthicsFuture Of WorkMental HealthStartupsTech Industry

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