AI now plays with adult content

As AI includes emotional & intimate interactions, the question is how safely can it be delivered

- SUGANDHA MUKHERJEE

OPENAI CHIEF EXECUTIVE Sam Altman has confirmed that ChatGPT will soon allow adult-oriented content for verified users, marking a notable shift for one of the world's most closely watched artificial intelligence platforms.

The new feature, expected to roll out globally by the end of 2025, will enable users above 18 to access erotica and other forms of mature content after passing an age-verification process.

Until now, OpenAI had maintained a blanket restriction on sexual material, citing the potential for misuse and reputational risk. The change reflects a broader evolution in how AI companies are adapting to user demand while navigating sensitive regulatory terrain. Altman has described the move as an attempt to "treat adults like adults", while ensuring strong protections for minors through age-check systems and content monitoring. The development underscores a wider trend: generative AI tools are increasingly being used to create or simulate adult content, even as companies and regulators debate where the boundaries of consent, privacy and creativity should lie.