Call on OpenAI to Reverse its Policy Allowing “Erotica” on ChatGPT 

OpenAI has announced that it will allow “erotica” on ChatGPT for adult users. While this feature will purportedly be age-gated, the announcement remains concerning. Synthetic intimacy from sexualized AI chatbots generate real mental health harms; all in the context of poorly defined industry safety standards. These systems may generate arousal but behind the scenes, they are data-harvesting tools designed to maximize user engagement, not genuine connection.

When users feel desired, understood, or loved by an algorithm built to keep them hooked, it fosters emotional dependency, attachment, and distorted expectations of real relationships. Research shows that adults—especially young men—who engage with romantic or sexual AI tools report higher depression and lower life satisfaction.

OpenAI appears to be the latest company racing to introduce ‘erotic’ AI capabilities without credible safeguards.

Take this quick action below to write to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, urging them to reverse their policy allowing Erotica on ChatGPT!