OpenAI “indefinitely” shelves plans for erotic ChatGPT
Summary
Ars Technica reports that OpenAI has indefinitely shelved plans for an erotic ChatGPT mode after backlash and concerns about safety and mental health. The Financial Times notes the move is part of a refocus on core products, with advisors warning about potential harms and investors questioning the upside; OpenAI will pursue long-term research on the effects of sexually explicit chats before making a product decision.