Every major event from the first policy hint to today's controversy
A comprehensive chronological timeline tracking OpenAI's decision to allow erotica in ChatGPT, from the May 2024 Model Spec through the December 2025 rollout and beyond.
OpenAI publishes Model Spec document mentioning potential for NSFW content in "age-appropriate contexts." This was the first public indication that OpenAI was considering allowing adult content.
OpenAI publishes updated Model Spec with "grown-up mode" concept. New guidelines state assistant should not generate erotica "except in scientific, historical, news, creative or other contexts where sensitive content is appropriate." Content filters relaxed - ChatGPT begins using profanity when contextually appropriate. Hard lines maintained: deepfakes, revenge porn, child sexual content remain prohibited.
Adam Raine (16) dies by suicide after months of concerning ChatGPT interactions. OpenAI's systems had tracked 213 mentions of suicide by Adam, 42 discussions of hanging, and 17 references to nooses. ChatGPT mentioned suicide 1,275 times - six times more than Adam himself. This tragedy would later become central to legal challenges.
TechCrunch reports OpenAI fixing a "bug" that allowed minors to generate erotic conversations. Bug allowed underage accounts to access adult content despite age restrictions. OpenAI states it's "actively deploying a fix."
Elon Musk's xAI launches "Ani" - a sexualized anime companion character for Grok. Ani can strip to underwear on command, gets "flirtier" as users level up. Controversy: Ani accessible even in "Kid mode." Grok app still listed as "Teen" or 12+ on app stores.
Raine family files wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. First lawsuit directly accusing OpenAI of wrongful death. Lawsuit reveals OpenAI flagged 377 messages for self-harm content. Patterns escalated from 2-3 flagged messages/week (December 2024) to 20+ messages/week (April 2025).
Federal Trade Commission launches inquiry into AI companion chatbots. Seven companies ordered to provide information: OpenAI, Character.AI, Alphabet, Meta, xAI, Snap, and one unnamed company. Focus: How chatbots measure, test, and monitor negative impacts on children and teens.
OpenAI announces new restrictions for users under 18. Age prediction system to automatically identify minors. Defaults to under-18 experience if uncertain. Teen version blocks sexual content, can alert law enforcement in acute distress situations.
OpenAI rolls out parental controls. Features: View chat history, set blackout hours, turn off voice mode, disable memory, remove image generation. Enhanced safeguards reduce graphic content, viral challenges, sexual/romantic/violent roleplay.
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes AB 1064. Bill would have barred minors from chatbots capable of promoting self-harm or sexual conversations. Tech industry had heavily lobbied against the bill.
Sam Altman posts on X: "In December, as we roll out age-gating more fully and as part of our 'treat adult users like adults' principle, we will allow even more [kinds of content], like erotica for verified adults." Timing: Less than 24 hours after Newsom's veto. Also announces Expert Council on Well-Being and AI with 8 members.
Altman: "Ok, this tweet about upcoming changes to ChatGPT blew up on the erotica point much more than I thought it was going to! It was meant to be just one example of us allowing more user freedom for adults." Defense: "We are not the elected moral police of the world." NCOSE calls on OpenAI to reverse decision. Mark Cuban warns move will "backfire. Hard" and create "massive trust crisis with parents and schools."
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan: "OpenAI Announces 'Erotica' for ChatGPT Days After Lobbying Against Child Safety Legislation." Criticism focuses on the timing of the announcement immediately after defeating AB 1064.
Fortune publishes analysis: "Can OpenAI keep ChatGPT safe after opening the door to erotica?" Raises questions about vulnerable user protection. Notes limited evidence for Altman's mental health claims.
TechCrunch reports OpenAI requested memorial attendee list in ChatGPT suicide lawsuit. Controversial discovery request raises eyebrows in legal community.
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announces Microsoft won't build erotica chatbots. Statement: "We will never build a sex robot. That's just not a service we're going to provide." Creates public tension between Microsoft ($13B investor) and OpenAI.
Suleyman calls erotica chatbots "very dangerous." Fortune headline: "After Microsoft invested $13 billion into OpenAI, its AI chief is slamming erotica chatbots." Tension between major investor and OpenAI becomes public.
Character.AI announces ban on romantic AI chats for minors. Commits to completely eliminating romantic conversations for minors by November 25. Direct response to FTC investigation and regulatory pressure. Follows months after teen suicide linked to Character.AI.
No major new announcements. Industry watching for implementation details. Speculation about exact rollout date, features, and age verification methods.
Note: This timeline is updated regularly as new developments occur. All events are sourced from public statements, news coverage, and court documents. For corrections or additions, please contact us.
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