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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Dan Milmo Global technology editor

OpenAI delays ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to focus on work of higher priority

The OpenAI logo with, in front of it, a silhouette of a hand holding a device with the ChatGPT logo on it
OpenAI is delaying the launch of ‘adult mode’ for ChatGPT to look at more immediate requirements such as improving ChatGPT’s performance. Photograph: GK Images/Alamy

OpenAI is delaying the launch of “adult mode” for ChatGPT after admitting it had more pressing priorities than introducing erotica on its signature artificial intelligence product.

The startup’s chief executive, Sam Altman, had announced last year that OpenAI would allow adult content as it rolled out age checking.

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