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OpenAI Shelves Plans for Erotic ChatGPT Amid Backlash

OpenAI Shelves Plans for Erotic ChatGPT Amid Backlash Ars Technica2
OpenAI has halted development of an "adult mode" for ChatGPT, shelving the project indefinitely to refocus on its core products. Staff and advisors raised concerns about mental‑health risks, technical hurdles, and potential illegal content, while investors expressed disquiet over reputational risk. The decision follows internal debate about whether a sexually explicit chatbot aligns with the company’s mission to benefit humanity. Read more

Anthropic Announces Claude’s New Computer-Use Capabilities with Built‑In Safeguards

Anthropic Announces Claude’s New Computer-Use Capabilities with Built‑In Safeguards Ars Technica2
Anthropic introduced a computer‑use feature for its Claude AI model, allowing the system to interact directly with a user's desktop. The company emphasized a set of safeguards designed to block risky actions such as moving money, modifying files, or accessing sensitive data, though it warned that these protections are not absolute. Users are advised to start with trusted applications and avoid handling sensitive information during the preview phase. Anthropic’s rollout follows similar moves by Perplexity, Manus, and Nvidia, and comes after the viral spread of OpenClaw, which prompted OpenAI to hire its creator to advance personal agents. Read more