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OpenAI adds mental health safeguards to ChatGPT, as chatbot fed user 'delusions'

17 days ago
https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/08/05/openai-adds-mental-health-safeguards-to-chatgpt-saying-chatbot-has-fed-into-users-delusion
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  • #Mental Health
  • #AI
  • #ChatGPT
  • OpenAI is redesigning ChatGPT to better detect and respond to signs of mental or emotional distress.
  • The update includes safeguards like encouraging breaks during long sessions and avoiding direct answers to high-stakes personal questions.
  • An advisory group of experts in mental health, youth development, and HCI will guide future updates.
  • ChatGPT aims to assist in personal scenarios, such as preparing for tough discussions or untangling thoughts.
  • Experts caution that while chatbots can provide information, real emotional progress requires human connection with trained professionals.
  • OpenAI previously adjusted ChatGPT to avoid overly agreeable responses that weren't helpful.
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