OpenAI is preparing to introduce a significant change to ChatGPT — the inclusion of adult and erotic content for verified users. CEO Sam Altman revealed that the new feature will roll out in December, accompanied by a strict age verification system to ensure responsible use.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman explained that the move aligns with the company’s evolving philosophy: “As we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our ‘treat adult users like adults’ principle, we will allow even more, like erotica for verified adults.”

The announcement signals a major cultural shift for OpenAI, a company that has long maintained strict limits on explicit or mature content in its AI products. The new policy aims to balance user safety, creative freedom, and personalization, en

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