Business Model & Monetization - JPT engaging in erotica with verified adult users is a way to make money, a viable business model [1] - OpenAI may resort to advertising to monetize its 800 million users, as most don't pay for chat [1] - The new app Sora, similar to TikTok, presents a perfect platform for advertising [2] - Erotic content is a lucrative business, despite potential distaste, and companies restricting it may lose millions of users [3] User Behavior & Market Trends - Roughly 30% of prompts typed into some AI assistants are of a romantic or sexual nature [4] - This 30% statistic is observed across the board by Pandora Bots, a long-standing chatbot company, based on their experience with companies, investors, and founders [5] - OpenAI hopes that adding erotic content will attract more subscriptions and users [4] Strategic Direction - OpenAI has hired executives with experience in creating ad businesses, indicating a directional shift towards advertising [3] - OpenAI is capitalizing on basic human instincts to generate revenue [6]
OpenAI’s Porn Pivot Is Problematic But Lucrative, Parmy Olson Says
Bloomberg Television·2025-10-16 10:16