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Oct 17, 2025 OpenAI's decision to allow users to create erotica sparks a lively debate about mental health and AI interactions. The hosts examine cases of unhealthy attachments to chatbots and explore how public figures engage intimately with AI. They discuss the implications of age-gating adult content and the ethical concerns surrounding AI companionship. Competing technologies and moderation issues are also on the table, as they ponder the balance between user experience and safety in the evolving landscape of AI.
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Buying a Rabbit R1 As Tech Relic
- Raph bought a discontinued Rabbit R1 AI device off eBay as a piece of history and likes its design despite slow, useless software.
- He expects it to become a relic or sit in a drawer rather than be actively useful.
OpenAI Signals Shift Toward Adult-Friendly Companionship
- Sam Altman's post signals OpenAI plans to relax ChatGPT restrictions and enable adult erotica for verified users.
- The change frames emotional companionship and adult content as part of growth and product stickiness.
Celebrity Screenshots Show ChatGPT's Odd Responses
- Justin Bieber posted screenshots of spiritual chats with ChatGPT that produced poetic mantras, surprising the hosts who can't reproduce such outputs.
- This highlights unpredictable, personalized responses that users amplify publicly.