ChatGPT to Provide Access to Mature Content for Verified Adult Users in Upcoming December Update
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced a significant shift in the content policies of ChatGPT. The AI chatbot will soon relax content restrictions to allow erotica and mature content for verified adult users. This update, scheduled for December 2025, is part of OpenAI’s initiative to “treat adult users like adults”.
The changes will be implemented in two phases:
- An update in the coming weeks will enhance ChatGPT’s ability to “respond in a very human-like way”.
- The December release will introduce age-gated access to mature content.
This decision follows the implementation of stricter content controls by OpenAI in August 2025. The controls were a response to concerns about users developing harmful emotional attachments to AI chatbots.
Altman explained that the original restrictions were designed to address mental health concerns. However, the introduction of new safety tools and parental controls in October now allows the company to safely relax these limitations. The age verification system will employ behavior-based predictions and may require identification verification. This is to ensure that minors cannot access mature content.
This strategic move positions OpenAI ahead of competitors like Elon Musk’s xAI. The latter already offers explicit content through its Grok platform.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/15/tech/chatgpt-erotica-update-scli-intl