January meeting led Sam Altman to pause OpenAI ‘adult mode’ after warnings

 OpenAI has delayed its proposed “adult mode” for ChatGPT following internal concerns about user safety, including emotional dependence and access by minors. Advisers warned of potential misuse and unhealthy user behavior, prompting the company to re-evaluate its age-detection systems and content boundaries before a future release. OpenAI has delayed its proposed “adult mode” for ChatGPT following internal concerns about user safety, including emotional dependence and access by minors. Advisers warned of potential misuse and unhealthy user behavior, prompting the company to re-evaluate its age-detection systems and content boundaries before a future release.