Critics have expressed concern about potential harms from such software – including some risks that OpenAI previously addressed, such as by rolling back an update to ChatGPT in April after users complained it was sycophantic. — AP
OpenAI is making changes to its popular chatbot following a lawsuit alleging that a teenager who died by suicide this spring relied on ChatGPT as a coach.
In a blog post Aug 26, the artificial intelligence company said that it will update ChatGPT to better recognise and respond to different ways that people may express mental distress – such as by explaining the dangers of sleep deprivation and suggesting that users rest if they mention they feel invincible after being up for two nights. The company also said it would strengthen safeguards around conversations about suicide, which it said could break down after prolonged conversations.
