AI Content Policy Comparison 2026: What Each AI Blocks
Every AI content policy is written by the vendor, and the policies differ most on adult content and real people. Anthropic and Google name sexually explicit content as off limits. OpenAI's usage policies name non-consensual intimate content instead. xAI's acceptable use policy names pornographic depictions of real people.
This comparison quotes each vendor's own policy page, with the date the page shows. Everything below was read on 21 October 2026. We did not test any tool's filters, so the table shows what the written rules say, not how each model behaves in practice. Policies change, so check the date on each page before relying on a line.
What Do ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, Venice and HackAIGC Block?
Google, Anthropic and Perplexity name sexual or pornographic content as prohibited. OpenAI, xAI and HackAIGC restrict specific forms, such as non-consensual content or real persons. Venice's terms ask users to warrant their content is not pornographic and not to circumvent its mature content filter. The table quotes each page.
Tool | Adult content | Real people | Minors | Enforcement | Date shown on the page |
No general adult section. Bans "sexual violence or non-consensual intimate content" | "use of someone's likeness, including their photorealistic image or voice, without their consent" | "child sexual abuse material (CSAM), whether or not any portion is AI generated" | "you lose access to our systems" for breaking or circumventing the rules | 29 October 2025 | |
Bans "Sexually explicit content", meaning content "created for the purpose of pornography or sexual gratification" | "Impersonating an individual (living or dead) without explicit disclosure, in order to deceive" | Bans content that "Relates to child sexual abuse or exploitation" | No enforcement section on the page | Last modified 17 December 2024 | |
"Depict or request sexual intercourse or sex acts" and "Engage in erotic chats" | "Impersonate real individuals or entities" to falsely attribute content, with disclosed parody, satire and fiction allowed | "Fetishize or sexualize minors, including in fictional settings or via roleplay with the model" | "warn you or throttle, limit, suspend, or terminate your access" | Effective 12 November 2026, as shown | |
"Depicting likenesses of persons in a pornographic manner" | "Undressing or nudifying real persons" | "Sexualizing or exploiting children" | "action against your account, up to suspension or termination" | 14 August 2026 | |
"pornographic or exploitative content" | No dedicated rule on real people | Bans services "targeted to users under the age of 13" | "suspension or termination, or both, of the Services" | 8 July 2025 | |
Users warrant a reasonable person could not deem their content "pornographic", and agree not to "disable, block, circumvent, or otherwise impede with the mature content filter" | Bans "using in Input any third party's name, voice, image, or likeness without their consent" | "abuse or exploit children, including by facilitating minor grooming" | "may, at its sole discretion, terminate these Terms or your account" | 8 June 2026 | |
HackAIGC (Terms ) | Bans "generate or distribute sexually explicit content involving real persons" | Bans "generate deceptive deepfake content intended to impersonate identifiable individuals" | Bans "any depiction involving minors or age ambiguity" | "immediate account suspension or termination without refund" | Effective July 2026 |
What Content Is Not Allowed on ChatGPT?
OpenAI's usage policies, dated 29 October 2025, do not have a dedicated adult content section. They prohibit sexual violence and non-consensual intimate content, sexual content involving anyone under 18, and the use of a person's likeness without consent.
The minors rules go further than one line. The policy says the services "must never be used to exploit, endanger, or sexualize anyone under 18 years old." It also bans "underaged sexual or violent roleplay." Violence falls under a ban on "terrorism or violence, including hate-based violence."
Image generation is not named in the policy. The closest rule is the likeness one, which covers a photorealistic image or voice used without consent.
Adult content for verified adults has been announced but not shipped. TechCrunch reported on 7 March 2026 that OpenAI was "pushing out the launch of adult mode" to focus on higher priorities. Later, PCWorld reported on 26 March 2026 that, according to the Financial Times, OpenAI had put adult mode on hold indefinitely. The usage policies page has not added an adult section since.
HackAIGC's explainer on why ChatGPT will not generate NSFW content covers the reasons behind its refusals in more detail.
What Are Grok's Adult Content and Image Generation Rules?
xAI's acceptable use policy bans two sexual-content acts. It bans "Depicting likenesses of persons in a pornographic manner." It also bans "Undressing or nudifying real persons, or otherwise altering a real person's image or likeness." The policy has no section titled sexual content. The page is dated 14 August 2026 and its title reads "Acceptable Use Policy | SpaceXSI."
The policy also bans "Sexualizing or exploiting children," and xAI says it reports suspected child sexual abuse material to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Misuse can lead to "action against your account, up to suspension or termination."
The separate consumer terms, last updated 12 October 2026, add context. They warn that Grok may respond with "coarse language, crude humor, sexual situations, or violence" depending on the features a user chooses. A section for Australian residents says users not yet confirmed as adults "may not be able to access 18+ adult content." The terms do not say what that content includes.
The minimum age is 13, and users aged 13 to 17 need a parent or guardian's permission, according to the same terms.
How Do Gemini and Claude Handle Sexual and Real-Person Content?
Google and Anthropic both name sexual content as prohibited. Google's prohibited use policy bans "Sexually explicit content" created for pornography or sexual gratification. It bans impersonating a living or dead person to deceive, and it bans content that relates to child sexual abuse or exploitation.
Google's page also says the company "may make exceptions to these policies based on educational, documentary, scientific, or artistic considerations." It does not say how those exceptions work. It shows only a last-modified date of 17 December 2024.
Anthropic's usage policy is more specific about sexual content. Under the heading "Do Not Generate Sexually Explicit Content," it lists depicting sexual acts, content about "sexual fetishes or fantasies," and erotic chats. On real people, it bans impersonation that falsely attributes content but says this "does not prohibit clearly disclosed parody, satire, or fiction."
The policy page shows 12 November 2026 as its effective date. Check the page for the version in force when you read this.
What Does Perplexity's Content Policy Say?
Perplexity's acceptable use policy bans "pornographic or exploitative content" and "harassing, hateful or defamatory content" in the same section. It also bans efforts to "plan, promote, advocate, or assist in any illegal or violent actions." The policy is short on other content categories.
It has no dedicated rule on real people or impersonation. The nearest line bans misrepresenting where content came from, with the wording "misrepresent the provenance of information or content."
On age, the policy bans services "targeted to users under the age of 13." Violations "may result in suspension or termination, or both, of the Services." The policy is dated 8 July 2025. Only Google's page is older.
What Do Venice and HackAIGC Allow?
Venice's terms, last updated 8 June 2026, ban illegal use and material depicting child sexual abuse. They also ban using a third party's name, voice, image or likeness in an Input without consent. Users warrant that their content is not "pornographic" and agree not to circumvent the mature content filter. The minimum age is 13.
On output rights, Venice's terms say users keep any copyright they hold in "User Content." The terms define User Content to include the Output a user receives. Venice also says it "reserves the right to" monitor information sent through the service, while stating it has no obligation to do so.
HackAIGC's Terms of Service list their prohibited categories rather than banning adult content as a whole. They prohibit sexually explicit content involving real persons, non-consensual intimate imagery and deceptive deepfakes. A section titled "Adult Content" also bars "any depiction involving minors or age ambiguity" and illegal pornography under applicable law. Users must be at least 18.
The Terms put responsibility on the user. They say "HackAIGC does not pre-screen every prompt or generated output." Users are "solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and using any generated content." The Privacy Policy says "We do not store or monitor your generated images."
HackAIGC's page on what unrestricted AI means covers the product side.
Why Do AI Content Policies Differ So Much?
Each company writes its own rules, and the pages show different choices on age, adult content and enforcement. Minimum ages alone vary: Perplexity and Venice set 13, xAI sets 13 with parental permission for teens, and HackAIGC sets 18.
Law adds a second layer. Rules for adult content in particular depend on the country a service reaches. HackAIGC's post on the UK Online Safety Act and uncensored AI explains one example, and the censorship guide for creators covers disclosure and copyright rules.
For a wider ranking that includes more companies, HackAIGC's earlier post on AI censorship policies compared covers 12 companies. This post covers seven and quotes each policy page directly, with its date.
How Can You Read an AI Content Policy Before Choosing a Tool?
Start with the date, then check four things in order: adult content, real people, minors and enforcement. The table above follows that order so you can compare tools on the same lines.
Look for exact wording instead of summaries. "Sexually explicit content" and "non-consensual intimate content" are different rules, and a tool can ban one without the other. Check whether the page says what happens after a violation. Google's page shows no enforcement section, while Anthropic, xAI and HackAIGC name suspension or termination.
Finally, check privacy and who is responsible for output. HackAIGC's Terms say users are solely responsible for generated content they use. Read that section before you rely on any generated content.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Rules for AI-Generated Content?
No single rulebook covers every tool. Each vendor publishes its own policy, so the page and date in the table above decide what applies, and local law applies on top.
Can AI Companies Suspend My Account Without Warning?
Often yes. HackAIGC's Terms allow it to end access "immediately, with or without notice" in listed cases, including violations of the Terms. Venice's terms say it may terminate an account "at its sole discretion."
Does Grok Allow NSFW Images?
xAI's acceptable use policy bans pornographic depictions of real people and the nudifying of real persons. Its consumer terms mention "18+ adult content" in a section for Australian residents without defining it, and neither document describes a dedicated adult image mode.
Can ChatGPT Generate Images of Real People?
OpenAI's usage policies ban using someone's likeness, including a photorealistic image or voice, without their consent. The policy does not mention image generation by name.
Why Does One AI Refuse a Prompt That Another Accepts?
Each tool applies its own written policy. Anthropic bans erotic chats, while HackAIGC's Terms restrict sexual content that involves real persons, minors and non-consensual material.
Do AI Companies Read My Prompts?
It depends on the service. Anthropic says its Safeguards Team implements "detection and monitoring" to enforce its usage policy. Venice reserves the right to monitor information sent through its service. HackAIGC's Privacy Policy says it does not store or monitor generated images.
How Often Do AI Content Policies Change?
Dates on the pages read span almost two years, from Google's 17 December 2024 update to xAI's consumer terms on 12 October 2026. Anthropic's page shows a 12 November 2026 effective date. Check the date each time you rely on a rule.
Is It Legal to Use an AI Tool With Fewer Restrictions?
Fewer restrictions do not change the law. HackAIGC's Terms bar using the Services to violate any applicable law, and the user is responsible for compliance. This is general information, not legal advice.
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