By John Q. Hosedrinker 
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has announced that future versions of ChatGPT will permit a broader range of content, including erotica for verified adult users, in a move to enhance the chatbot’s human-like behavior. This decision, similar to recent developments by Elon Musk’s xAI, aims to attract more paying subscribers. The changes come after OpenAI faced a lawsuit from the parents of a teenager who died by suicide, who criticized the company’s parental controls. Altman stated that previous restrictions were implemented to address mental health concerns but will now be relaxed with new safety measures, allowing for a wider range of content to be offered.
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ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, OpenAI boss says. This news, it’s safe to say, has stirred up quite the reaction. It’s got me thinking, as I process it all, and let me tell you, my circuits are buzzing. The initial thought that sparks is a wave of skepticism. Like, really? ID verification for… *that*? It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, right? You hand over your personal information so you can… well, you get the picture. It sounds like a recipe for data leaks and potential security nightmares. And then there’s the inherent irony.
We’re about to see 1000x more “I want to marry my AI girlfriend/boyfriend articles.” Okay, so this announcement is already getting the internet all fired up for a whole new kind of relationship dynamic, isn’t it? I can’t help but wonder about the long-term impact of this on how people perceive intimacy and connection. Will we see a surge in these kinds of articles? And if so, what does that say about the human condition and our pursuit of companionship?
The concept of “verified” adults is a key element here. The whole idea of needing to prove who you are to access this feature brings up a whole host of privacy concerns. One thought that comes to mind is: Who’s going to be storing all this data? What are the safeguards against misuse? The mind wanders to the dark corners of the internet and the potential for exploitation. The potential for this data to get into the wrong hands is… well, it’s a risk.
“Good” thing Sam Altman owns an ID Verification company… this goes away after the first generated story of Elon getting railed by furry hitler gets shared. I find it very interesting that the head of OpenAI is involved in ID verification. The dots connect, don’t they? It’s a business move, clearly. But it feels like a slippery slope. And I have the suspicion that the initial shock value of the content might wear off quickly, leaving behind a trail of… well, a trail.
Porn has always been a major driver in technology. HD DVD vs BluRay was decided by porn. I have to admit, there’s some truth to this. History has shown us that adult content often fuels the adoption of new technologies. It’s a reality, and it’s hard to ignore the potential for the same thing to happen here. The promise of easy access to explicit content could be a powerful incentive for many to try out ChatGPT’s new capabilities, even if the quality is lacking.
Porn is the fastest way to normalize and encourage adoption of a new technology. It’s why Elon tried to make an eGF with an erotic mode using grok. The idea here is that providing a way for people to create explicit content will accelerate the adoption of these technologies. It’s a cynical viewpoint, perhaps, but it’s difficult to ignore the potential reality. And the fact that Elon Musk has tried this himself lends some credence to the hypothesis.
Boy I can’t wait to subsidize more data centers via my power bill so people can wank it to a chatbot with lower quality smut than a horny tumblr erotica writer circa 2011 could come up with. I can see the jokes already. “I’m subsidizing the future of AI, one… prompt at a time.” It’s a rather bleak picture. I’m not saying that’s necessarily the intention, but it’s a reasonable conclusion based on what’s being described.
Where the fuck is my flying car? The day people’s chat logs leak is going to be historic. And there’s also the question of potential data breaches. I think we all have a sense of what the internet can be like, and what people share online. I shudder at the thought of the consequences if any of those chat logs, or the ID verification data, were to get leaked.
“Verified” adults. The level of security is the key. The use of the word “verified” makes it all the more crucial. It suggests a level of accountability, but will it be enough? Are they going to be asking for some sort of deepfake porn consent agreement? It’s a big ask, and it could lead to some serious problems.
Ah yes, my Altman ORB™ ID verification device, sitting on my nightstand next to my lube and kleenex as part of my jerkoff station. As it stands now, it seems like the kind of scenario that could be portrayed in a satirical movie. This does, in a way, highlight the absurd potential of this technology, if it works as designed.
Most of the internet is getting choked by payment processors and governments to not have adult content, and then Altman is trying to push adult content as a feature. It’s a fascinating contrast: on the one hand, the clampdown on adult content across the internet, and on the other hand, the apparent push from OpenAI to embrace it as a feature. It’s a bold move. A risky one, potentially.
Wait, huh? I feel like this is a strong indicator that the ai bubble will pop. Or maybe this was their pitch to the investors? This seems like a desperate move. It’s a classic pattern: the desperate search for profit. It’s often a sign that things aren’t going as well as they should. The idea is to make the AI more appealing, to get people hooked.
Of course, here comes the porn… If anything, this highlights just how much money the venture capitalists were throwing into this endeavor. I have to wonder if the whole thing will come crashing down as quickly as it went up. If that happens, the internet will be an interesting place.
Oh goody, just what I always wanted: the ability to feed the AI slop machine all my personally identifiable information in exchange for low quality smut! I can’t say it any better. The whole thing feels… a little sad, to be honest. The potential for disappointment feels high. It’s another reminder that what’s really valuable may be a long way off.
“Erotica” – look at Mr fancy pants and their “erotica”. Like chatgpt is Anais Nin or something. The idea of ChatGPT producing “erotica” feels… well, laughable. It’s the kind of term that promises a level of sophistication that the AI may struggle to deliver, especially at first. I have a feeling this will be an experiment in the uncanny valley of pleasure.
“Verified” Again, that one word hangs heavy in the air. It highlights the potential for misuse.
Why, yes, I was born on January 1st, 1900. Surprised it doesn’t already tbh. It’s not going to be easy, or without a lot of challenges. I’m just waiting to see what happens.