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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

by Tyler Brooks P.EOctober 15, 2025

Arts and Entertainment Gaming Hardware

OpenAI Broadcom Partnership: Custom AI Chips Deployment Strategy

OpenAI announces strategic collaboration with Broadcom to design and deploy custom AI accelerators. This partnership aims to optimize hardware performance for advanced AI models while addressing the growing demand for specialized computing infrastructure in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector.

OpenAI has entered a strategic partnership with semiconductor giant Broadcom to develop and deploy custom AI chips, marking a significant move in the competitive artificial intelligence hardware landscape. This collaboration represents OpenAI’s latest effort to secure specialized computing infrastructure needed to power its advanced AI models like ChatGPT and Sora 2, which now boast 800 million weekly active users according to company data.

Strategic Partnership Details

by Megan CarterOctober 13, 2025

Business Gaming Hardware

Microsoft Confirms Xbox Hardware Staying at Target and Walmart

Microsoft has officially denied rumors about Xbox hardware disappearing from Target and Walmart stores. Both companies confirm ongoing partnerships for consoles, games, and accessories. Learn what’s really happening with Xbox retail availability.

Microsoft is firmly denying weekend rumors that suggested Xbox hardware would disappear from major retailers like Target and Walmart. The tech giant has issued official statements confirming ongoing partnerships with these retail giants, putting to rest speculation that spread rapidly across social media platforms and gaming communities.