Tags: DevDay 2025

OpenAI announced that, once its age‑gating and parental‑control features are fully deployed, the company will allow verified adult users to access erotica through ChatGPT. CEO Sam Altman highlighted the move as part of a broader "treat adult users like adults" principle. The plan follows earlier updates that introduced automatic age detection and parental controls, as well as developer guidelines for mature (18+) experiences. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about AI safety and mental‑health impacts, including reference to a teen suicide linked to ChatGPT usage. Read more

OpenAI's upcoming DevDay event will spotlight a range of potential updates, from a consumer AI hardware partnership with designer Jony Ive to possible changes for the Sora video generator and a rumored browser project. The gathering also follows years of debate over leadership, safety, environmental impact, and high‑profile disputes, including those involving Elon Musk. Attendees will look for the next evolution of ChatGPT after the recent Pulse features, as the company continues to navigate both technical innovation and public scrutiny. Read more