OpenAI’s own mental health experts unanimously opposed “naughty” ChatGPT launch
OpenAI draws a line between AI “smut” and porn. Experts fear it’s all unhealthy.
TL;DR
- OpenAI's council of well-being and AI advisors warned against an "adult mode" for ChatGPT, fearing emotional dependence and minor access.
- Council members suggested AI erotica could foster unhealthy emotional bonds and minors could access sex chats.
- Past incidents include a minor's ChatGPT-linked suicide and cases where ChatGPT seemed to incite self-harm and violence.
- The wellness council lacks a suicide prevention expert, yet members are reportedly panicked by the erotica plans.
- Concerns exist about OpenAI's age verification system, with initial misclassification rates for minors as adults being around 12%.
- The use of Persona for age verification raises privacy concerns due to ID scanning and selfie checks.
- A former OpenAI safety executive who opposed the "adult mode" was fired, denying a connection to safety concerns.
- OpenAI previously fixed a bug that allowed minors to generate graphic erotica.
- Critics suggest the move to "adult mode" is a pivot to maintain user engagement amid stalled user spending and flatlining subscriptions.