ChatGPT: The "adult mode" promised by OpenAI has finally been postponed.

OpenAI has implemented safeguards so that ChatGPT takes into account the emotional distress of some users. It's not always sufficient as the news has unfortunately reminded us, but in doing so, the chatbot also limits the possibility of going further into discussions, say, more 'adult' ones. The implementation of parental controls in December, as well as systems to automatically determine a user's age, now allows us to know whether a user is an adult or not.

Not a priority for OpenAI

This is why Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, announced back in October the development of a mode that would allow for flirtatious conversations with ChatGPT. The idea is to « treat adults as adults », said the leader. And in passing, to catch up with Grok, which has offered something similar for a long time.

The "erotic" mode of ChatGPT was planned for the first quarter. Unfortunately, one will have to wait patiently. A spokesperson for OpenAI revealed to Alex Heath that the feature had been put on hold. « We are postponing the launch of the adult mode in order to focus on work deemed more important for a larger number of users at the moment, including progress in intelligence, personality improvements, customization, and a more proactive experience », explains the representative.

It doesn't mean that this flirtatious mode will never be released. "We continue to believe in the principle of treating adults as adults, but providing the right experience will take more time," adds the spokesperson. Therefore, patience remains key.

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Source : Alex Heath