The AI platform that has already become part of our daily lives is about to expand beyond educational or psychological use — and it seems that soon, users will even be able to have erotic chats with the AI. What was once imagined in the 2013 film Her, where Joaquin Phoenix’s character develops a “relationship” with an AI voiced by Scarlett Johansson, may soon become reality in 2025 with ChatGPT’s upcoming update.
What’s New with ChatGPT
According to The Verge, the outlet interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who confirmed that erotic content will soon be permitted for adult users of ChatGPT. Beginning in December 2025, the company plans to introduce age verification controls that will allow adults to engage in more explicit conversations with the AI.
“As we roll out more comprehensive age restrictions and as part of our principle of ‘treating adult users as adults,’ we’ll be allowing more — including erotic content for verified adults,” Altman explained.
He also hinted that OpenAI will enable developers to create ChatGPT-based apps for adults, effectively opening the door to competition with Elon Musk’s xAI, which recently launched “Ani,” a chatbot companion designed for flirting and romantic interactions.
Following the announcement, social media users expressed concern over the decision, warning that this feature could primarily attract people seeking instant sexual gratification. Critics argue that it might encourage unrealistic expectations about intimacy, particularly among so-called “incels.”
The Controversy Behind It
The term incel refers to an online subculture of men who describe themselves as involuntarily celibate — unable to establish sexual or romantic relationships despite desiring them — and who often blame others for their frustrations, expressing misogynistic and violent attitudes toward women.
Experts and critics fear that allowing AI to fulfill emotional or sexual needs could worsen social disconnection and fuel hate-driven ideologies, making some users prefer artificial interactions over real human relationships.
In short, while this update aims to create a more “mature” and open platform, many fear that ChatGPT’s new feature could blur the boundaries between human connection and artificial desire — making Her not just a movie, but a near-future reality.
