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Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has issued a stark warning to OpenAI, predicting a significant backlash from parents and educational institutions over the company’s decision to permit adults-only erotica within its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
The controversy stems from an announcement by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, revealing plans to integrate erotica for “verified adults” starting in December. Cuban, a prominent figure in tech and business, swiftly condemned the move, labeling it “reckless” and foreseeing a major erosion of trust among crucial user groups.
“This is going to backfire. Hard,” Cuban stated in a direct response to Altman on X (formerly Twitter). His primary concern revolves around the efficacy of age-verification systems. “No parent is going to trust that their kids can’t get through your age gating. They will just push their kids to every other LLM. Why take the risk?”
Cuban’s admonition highlights a critical dilemma for OpenAI: balancing adult user freedom with the paramount concern for child safety. The investor argues that even the most robust age-gating mechanisms may not alleviate parental anxieties, potentially driving families away from ChatGPT towards alternative large language models (LLMs) perceived as safer environments for minors.
The discussion around OpenAI’s content policies has intensified recently. Altman has previously indicated a desire to “treat adults like adults” and stated that OpenAI is not the “moral police of the world.” However, this stance is now facing scrutiny regarding its broader societal implications, especially concerning the platform’s accessibility to younger users in both home and school settings.
Some industry observers also speculate on potential financial motivations behind the content expansion. A dating chatbot expert, for instance, suggested that with ChatGPT subscriptions not generating substantial revenue, offering erotic content could provide a “quick money” stream.
Regardless of the underlying reasons, Cuban’s warning underscores the potential for a significant reputational hit and user exodus if parents and schools lose faith in OpenAI’s ability to safeguard younger audiences. The coming months will reveal whether OpenAI can navigate this delicate balance without alienating a substantial portion of its user base.