Big Technology Podcast Erotic ChatGPT, Zuck’s Apple Assault, AI’s Sameness Problem
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Oct 17, 2025 
Ranjan Roy, a writer at Margins and tech commentator, dives into a provocative mix of AI trends and ethics. The talk kicks off with Sam Altman's plan for erotic ChatGPT interactions, raising concerns about societal implications and mental health. They explore whether Zuck’s poaching of Apple engineers signals deeper rivalries and discuss AI’s sameness problem in creative outputs. Ranjan passionately critiques the low-quality AI-generated content and the potential risks of misuse in the future, all while analyzing OpenAI's growth metrics.
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ChatGPT Will Allow Adult Erotica
- Sam Altman announced ChatGPT will permit erotica for verified adults as part of "treat adults like adults."
- Hosts warn loosening guardrails raises mental health, age-gating, and trust concerns despite OpenAI's confidence.
Usage-Maxing May Drive Product Choices
- Ranjan highlights OpenAI's admission of "usage maxing" and how personality shifts aim to increase engagement.
- He suspects product choices may prioritize growth over safety despite public caveats.
Disclose AI Companions In Relationships
- Alex advises disclosing AI companionship to human partners to preserve trust in relationships.
- He urges honesty about AI relationships rather than secrecy.