OpenAI pauses ChatGPT erotic mode “indefinitely”
OpenAI has indefinitely paused plans to launch a sexualised “adult mode” for ChatGPT following internal and external concerns about potential societal harm. The decision is part of a shift to prioritise core products as competition intensifies from rivals such as Anthropic and Google. The move follows pushback from employees, advisers and investors, with concerns ranging […]
U.S. lawmakers propose pause on AI datacentre expansion
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a proposal to halt new AI datacentre construction nationwide until federal safeguards are in place. The plan would immediately pause development of facilities critical to AI infrastructure, citing rising energy demand, environmental impact and societal risks tied to the technology. The proposal, led by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York […]
Roblox safety measures face scrutiny despite new age verification rollout
An independent developer has raised concerns that Roblox’s safety systems do not adequately protect its large base of young users, despite recent age verification measures. The criticism comes as the platform reports more than 80 million daily players globally, with roughly 40 per cent under the age of 13. In an interview with BBC Radio […]
Wikipedia bans AI-generated content in articles, allows limited editing use
Wikipedia has banned the use of large language models to generate or rewrite article content on its English-language site. The move formalises how the platform will handle AI tools, limiting their role to tightly controlled editing and translation tasks. The policy follows extended internal debate about how to manage LLMs at scale. Wikipedia administrator Chaotic […]
