OpenAI has indefinitely paused its plans to launch a sexually explicit or “erotic” chatbot feature, according to company and industry reports. The move comes as the artificial intelligence firm refocuses on its core products and research priorities, shelving the project indefinitely rather than moving forward with a release.
The proposed “adult mode” chatbot — designed to allow sexualized interactions — was reportedly facing internal pushback from employees and concerns from investors about potential societal harm and user safety. Such concerns centered on how sexualized AI content might affect users and how the system could be moderated responsibly.
In addition to dropping the adult‑oriented chatbot, OpenAI is adjusting its focus across other experimental projects as it reevaluates its long‑term strategy amid intensifying competition in the AI industry and debates about ethical limits and safeguards.
The company has not outlined any new timeline for revisiting the feature, emphasizing a careful approach to research and content standards before considering any return to such development.