"OpenAI has 'indefinitely' abandoned plans to release an erotic chatbot for adults following concerns from employees and investors, the company confirmed to The Financial Times."
"The adult-oriented chatbot, reportedly called 'Citron mode,' is now on hold with no planned release date. The company reportedly had difficulty training models that previously avoided erotic content."
"OpenAI said that it wanted to conduct long-term research on the effects of erotic chats and user attachment to AI, adding that there was currently not yet enough 'empirical evidence' on the subject."
"However, the adult mode had reportedly caused concern among investors, particularly amid the controversy caused by rival xAI's Grok model that generated deepfake nudes of real people and children."
OpenAI has abandoned plans for an erotic chatbot called 'Citron mode' due to concerns from employees and investors. Initially announced in October 2025, the release was delayed as the company debated its viability. Challenges included training models to avoid illegal content. OpenAI aims to focus on core productivity tools and conduct long-term research on the effects of erotic chats. The decision follows worries about unhealthy AI attachments and investor concerns, especially after controversies involving rival companies.
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