OpenAI shelves erotic ChatGPT plans

OpenAI has indefinitely halted plans to release an erotic version of ChatGPT following internal and external concerns. Staff and advisors questioned the feature's alignment with OpenAI's mission to benefit humanity, citing potential mental health risks and difficulties in preventing illegal content. Investors also expressed disquiet, fearing reputational damage and questioning the business upside. The company will instead focus on core products and conduct further research on the effects of sexually explicit AI interactions before reconsidering such features.