OpenAI plans to release an "adult mode" for ChatGPT in early 2026, allowing it to generate erotic content and develop a more personalized conversation style. This decision follows concerns about user safety and mental health, especially after a lawsuit related to a user's tragic death. The company is focusing on age verification to ensure appropriate access.

OpenAI will begin allowing verified adults to use ChatGPT for erotica starting in December, following the implementation of age verification and parental controls. This decision aligns with the company's efforts to provide more freedom for adult users while addressing concerns about the chatbot's influence on mental health.