Event Brief
OpenAI Pauses Development of ChatGPT's Erotic Mode
Filed: Mar 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: OpenAI has indefinitely halted plans for an 'erotic mode' for ChatGPT amid controversy and internal criticism.
WHO: OpenAI
WHAT: paused development of ChatGPT's erotic mode
WHEN: Mar 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The decision follows considerable controversy and internal criticism regarding the feature.
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