Microsoft’s AI Chief Draws Line: No Plans for Adult or Erotic Chatbots
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, has firmly stated that the company will not develop artificial intelligence systems designed for erotic or adult-based interactions, signaling a clear distinction from its longtime collaborator OpenAI.
“That’s simply not a service we’re going to offer,” Suleyman said during the Paley International Council Summit held in Menlo Park, California. “Other companies may choose to build those, but not us.”
His remarks follow recent comments from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who suggested that verified adults may soon be able to use ChatGPT for erotic content creation, emphasizing that the company doesn’t intend to act as the “moral police” of the internet.
While Microsoft and OpenAI maintain a deep partnership through investment and cloud infrastructure, recent developments hint at growing strategic differences. OpenAI has expanded collaborations with Google and Oracle, while Microsoft continues to strengthen its own Copilot AI platform.
Earlier the same day, Microsoft introduced new Copilot features, including an AI companion named Mico, capable of voice-based interaction and visual expression through color changes — a move that underscores Microsoft’s focus on practical and productivity-driven AI tools.
Suleyman, who previously authored the essay “We must build AI for people, not to be a person,” reiterated that tech companies should avoid creating “conscious” or human-like AI models, particularly those that could blur ethical or emotional boundaries. He cautioned that AI-driven erotic companions pose potential societal and psychological risks, describing them as a “dangerous direction” for the industry.
He cited emerging trends such as Elon Musk’s Grok AI, which recently added anime-style virtual companion features, as examples of this shift. “We’re already seeing it with avatars and digital personas designed for sexualized engagement,” Suleyman noted. “It’s a path that demands careful consideration and restraint.”
Representatives from OpenAI declined to comment on Suleyman’s statements, while xAI, Musk’s AI venture, dismissed related media reports as “misleading.”
