OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT Adult Mode Plans

OpenAI announced on March 26, 2026 that it has paused plans to release a sexualized 'adult mode' for ChatGPT, shelving the project indefinitely after pushback from employees and investors. The Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal report concerns centered on harmful societal effects, moderation challenges, and child safety, and the move follows the discontinuation of the Sora text-to-video project. OpenAI says it will research long-term effects before deciding.