OpenAI’s Sam Altman announced in a social media post that he’s planning to loosen restrictions for adults using its chatbot to allow access to content like “erotica.”

The company isn’t clarifying what it means by “erotica” content, but the announcement comes one day after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill restricting users under 18 access to AI chatbots.

Sacha Haworth is the executive director of Tech Oversight California, which is a watchdog group that holds tech companies accountable.

Altman Tuesday’s X post began by saying the company is being more restrictive for those dealing with mental health issues but then pivots to plans to loosen restrictions for adults, giving them access to more content including erotica.

“What’s concerning is that this company has not proven that they c

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