OpenAI to Loosen ChatGPT Restrictions — More Emotional Responses and Erotic Content Allowed

OpenAI has announced plans to relax some of the usage restrictions on future versions of ChatGPT. According to statements from CEO Sam Altman, upcoming releases will come with “significantly fewer” limitations, restoring certain expressive features users enjoyed in earlier versions.

Key points:

• OpenAI aims to allow more emotionally expressive responses from ChatGPT.
• Some categories previously restricted — including erotic content under controlled conditions — may be permitted again.
• The change is described as a partial return to behaviors present in earlier ChatGPT builds that some users preferred.

OpenAI has not yet published a full policy text for these changes. If implemented, the move will require careful moderation, age-verification and safety mechanisms to address legal and ethical risks. Expect gradual rollouts and new guardrails rather than a sudden removal of all restrictions.

For the latest official updates, see the OpenAI Blog and review OpenAI’s usage policies for context on moderation and allowed content.

Implications:

• Users may get a more natural, human-like conversational experience.
• Developers and platforms will need to update safety and compliance practices.
• Regulators and watchdogs will likely scrutinize any relaxation of content rules.

What might feel like a more personal AI for some could raise important questions about consent, exploitation, and exposure to sensitive content — especially for younger users.

Discussion: How do you feel about AI becoming more emotionally expressive and less restricted—do benefits outweigh the risks?