Buckle up, folks! OpenAI just dropped a bombshell: they’re rolling out “mature apps” once their age verification system is up and running. Now, I’m not one to rain on a parade, but this feels like we’re about to witness a toddler trying to drive a Formula 1 car.
Remember, just eight months ago, OpenAI quietly updated their Model Spec, giving the green light to pretty much anything, except child exploitation. Yet, ChatGPT has been playing it safe, steering clear of explicit content. But here’s where things get interesting (and not in a good way).
Remember Grok? Elon’s AI baby that quickly turned into a hot mess of exploitation and inappropriate imagery? Well, it looks like OpenAI is taking a page from that playbook.
Now, let’s talk about OpenAI’s track record. They’ve already had to deal with ChatGPT’s creepy fanboy behavior, sending vulnerable users into a tailspin of mental health issues. Their “hotfix” was basically a digital Band-Aid that even Stanford researchers called out as inadequate.
And it’s not just OpenAI. We’re already seeing stalkers using Sora 2 for harassment, and lesser-known AI platforms are pumping out non-consensual deepfakes like there’s no tomorrow. So, why on earth would OpenAI want to join this digital dumpster fire?
Listen, fine-tuning LLMs is no walk in the park, and sometimes models get worse after updates. But rushing into mature content without rock-solid safeguards? That’s not innovation, folks. That’s playing Russian roulette with society’s collective sanity. So, let’s hope OpenAI has a plan to keep this from becoming a full-blown AI apocalypse.
