Overview
- Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said at the Paley International Council Summit that the company will not offer “simulated erotica,” declaring, “That’s just not a service we’re going to provide.”
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced ChatGPT will allow erotic content for verified adults beginning in December, framing the shift as “treating adult users like adults” with age checks and moderation.
- Suleyman argued companion‑style avatars and sexbot features risk unhealthy attachments and should be avoided, rejecting AI that simulates consciousness or intimacy.
- Critics, including investor Mark Cuban, questioned whether age‑verification can reliably keep minors out and warned the policy could drive parents away from ChatGPT.
- The divergent policies highlight a broader strain between the partners, as Microsoft keeps sexual content restrictions on Azure and Copilot and OpenAI explores new alliances, reportedly including a computing deal with Oracle.