Trending Now - Openai's Mental Health Experts Oppose Chatgpt's Adult Content Feature

WHO:

OpenAI, mental health experts associated with OpenAI

WHAT:

OpenAI's mental health experts unanimously opposed the launch of a feature allowing explicit content in ChatGPT, referred to as “naughty” ChatGPT.

Concerns were raised about the potential for unhealthy content, distinguishing between AI-generated “smut” and pornography.

WHERE:

The discussions and decisions took place within OpenAI, a technology company based in San Francisco, California.

WHEN:

The opposition from mental health experts occurred in March 2026.

WHY:

The experts fear that allowing explicit content could lead to negative mental health outcomes for users.

HOW:

The decision-making process involved consultations with mental health professionals who provided their unanimous feedback against the explicit content plans.

(UPDATED March 16, 2026 21:10 UTC)

In a significant decision made last week, OpenAI's mental health experts unanimously opposed the launch of a feature that would allow explicit content in ChatGPT, which was informally dubbed “naughty” ChatGPT. The experts raised concerns about the potential for unhealthy content and the distinction between AI-generated material and pornography, fearing that such a feature could negatively impact users' mental health. This feedback was gathered through consultations within the company, based in San Francisco, California, highlighting the importance of mental health considerations in technology development.