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SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI is expected to limit its planned “adult mode” feature so that it does not generate deepfakes or synthetic NSFW images, instead restricting the tool to sexually explicit text, according to a report published Sunday.
The report cited an unnamed company spokesperson who said the change is necessary, adding that a rollout timeline has not yet been finalized. The feature had already been delayed as the company reviews concerns related to mental health risks and other potential uses of the technology.
Members of an advisory council of mental health experts selected by OpenAI warned the company in January that the proposed “adult mode” could pose significant risks to minors. One council member, who was not identified, said the feature could potentially lead to the creation of what they described as a “sexy suicide coach.”
The report also indicated that OpenAI’s internal age verification efforts had been considered “spotty.” Chief executive officer and co-founder Sam Altman said in October that the company planned to deploy age assurance and estimation tools to identify users aged 18 and older. In January, OpenAI expanded those efforts by implementing technology from an online identity provider called Persona, which has faced criticism from some observers who described it as invasive and prone to errors.
