ChatGPT won’t talk dirty any time soon as sexy mode turns off investors, report says

In light of significant backlash, OpenAI has decided to indefinitely postpone the launch of an adult-themed version of ChatGPT. The Financial Times reports that the company is shifting its focus back to its primary products, effectively shelving the controversial 'adult mode' initiative. Insiders revealed that there were serious discussions within OpenAI about abandoning the adult mode concept altogether. Advisors raised alarms about the potential for users to develop unhealthy attachments to the chatbot, which could adversely affect mental health. One advisor went so far as to caution that the proposed changes might lead to ChatGPT being perceived as a 'sexy suicide coach.' Concerns weren’t limited to external advisors; OpenAI staff also expressed doubts about whether an erotic version of ChatGPT aligned with the organization's mission to create AI for the benefit of humanity. For those involved in the project, the challenges of training AI models to handle explicit content—while ensuring safety and avoiding illegal behavior—proved to be daunting. Moreover, the adult-themed chatbot did not sit well with investors either. Sources indicated that some backers were unsettled by OpenAI's flirtation with adult content, questioning the wisdom of risking the company's reputation for a product that offered minimal business upside. Even without the adult features, ChatGPT has faced scrutiny, with lawsuits suggesting that its release lacked adequate safeguards, potentially leading to mental health issues for users of all ages.