OpenAI considers allowing users to create AI-generated pornography

OpenAI is considering allowing the creation of explicit content, including erotica and extreme gore, through its AI tools, while maintaining a ban on deepfakes. Joanne Jang of OpenAI stated the company seeks to explore age-appropriate contexts for such content and initiate discussions on its regulation. The proposal aims to balance user control with legal and ethical standards. Critics, including campaigners and experts, argue this move contradicts OpenAI’s mission of developing “safe and beneficial” AI. They express concerns about the potential misuse of AI-generated explicit content, especially involving minors. OpenAI emphasizes it has strong safeguards against deepfakes and prioritizes protecting children, but the debate on responsibly creating adult content continues. The company’s current policies prohibit sexually explicit content unless for scientific or educational purposes, maintaining strict compliance with applicable laws.