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OpenAI to Loosen ChatGPT Mental Health Restrictions and Allow Erotica for Adult Users

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced significant policy changes for ChatGPT, including relaxed mental health restrictions and plans to allow erotica for verified adult users. The company is implementing new age-gating systems and addressing previous concerns about AI handling sensitive topics.

In a significant policy shift, OpenAI has announced plans to loosen ChatGPT‘s mental health guardrails and introduce age-restricted content, including erotica, for verified adult users. The changes come after months of stringent limitations and represent the company’s evolving approach to balancing safety with user freedom.

Mental Health Guardrails to Be Relaxed

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OpenAI to Allow Adult Content Including Erotica in ChatGPT After Easing Mental Health Restrictions

OpenAI is preparing significant policy changes for ChatGPT that will allow adult content including erotica for verified users. CEO Sam Altman says the company will “treat adult users like adults” while maintaining safety measures through age verification systems.

In a major policy shift for one of the world’s most popular AI platforms, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will begin permitting adult content including erotica for verified users. The announcement comes as the company prepares to implement age verification systems and relaxes previous restrictions that were designed to address mental health concerns.

OpenAI’s Policy Evolution on Adult Content

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Instagram Implements PG-13 Content Default for Teen Safety with Enhanced Parental Controls

Instagram is rolling out major safety updates for teen accounts, automatically restricting content to PG-13 standards and implementing stronger parental controls. The changes include Limited Content filters and AI conversation restrictions to protect underage users globally.

In a significant move for teen online safety, Instagram is implementing PG-13 content restrictions by default for all users under 18, alongside enhanced parental controls and AI conversation limitations. The social media platform, owned by Meta, is taking these measures to protect underage users from exposure to harmful content including extreme violence, sexual nudity, and graphic depictions of recreational drug use according to recent analysis of teen protection needs.

Instagram’s New PG-13 Content Default Settings

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Human Therapists Face Superhuman Expectations in AI Mental Health Era

Generative AI platforms offer unlimited free mental health guidance, creating unrealistic expectations for human therapists. This analysis examines how AI is reshaping mental health care and the challenges facing human practitioners.

Human therapists are increasingly expected to be superhuman when competing with AI systems that provide free, around-the-clock mental health advice. As millions turn to generative artificial intelligence platforms for immediate psychological support, the bar for human practitioners has been raised to potentially unsustainable levels according to recent analysis.

The Rise of AI Mental Health Advisors

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OpenAI Aims to Reduce Political Bias in ChatGPT Through Behavioral Adjustments

OpenAI has released research detailing its approach to measuring and reducing political bias in ChatGPT. The company aims to make the AI less opinionated and more neutral in political discussions, though critics question whether this approach truly addresses information accuracy.

OpenAI is taking concrete steps to address political bias in ChatGPT according to a new research paper released Thursday, with the company stating that “ChatGPT shouldn’t have political bias in any direction.” This initiative comes as ChatGPT continues to grow in popularity for research and learning purposes, with OpenAI emphasizing that user trust depends on the AI’s perceived objectivity. The company’s approach focuses on behavioral modifications rather than truth-seeking, representing a significant shift in how artificial intelligence systems handle politically charged content.

Measuring Political Bias in AI Systems