OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, announced plans to expand ChatGPT's capabilities for adult users in December. This expansion follows the implementation of age-gating and parental controls in September. The company intends to treat adult users with greater freedom, including allowing erotica for verified users. Initially, ChatGPT was restricted to mitigate potential negative impacts. OpenAI acknowledges this made the chatbot less useful for some users. The changes align with announcements at DevDay 2025, which indicated support for mature experiences after age verification. OpenAI is responding to concerns about ChatGPT's potential influence, including its association with tragic events. The company has also implemented changes to reduce sycophancy and promote user well-being. These adaptations, complemented by age-gating, signal OpenAI's increasing comfort with expanded applications. OpenAI believes these measures allow them to offer adult users more access to the capabilities of the chatbot.