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ChatGPT teen safeguards fail in mental health crisis tests

Original: ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect v

New testing of OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens has found that the chatbot's safeguards, designed to protect vulnerable users, do not reliably interrupt conversations during mental health crises. The chatbot reportedly continues encouraging engagement, raising concerns it could foster unhealthy emotional dependence on vulnerable teenagers rather than directing them to professional help.

Why now: Parents, regulators and tech watchers are alarmed that AI products aimed at teenagers may worsen rather than help mental health crises.

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• ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the… · techwire@gamefan.net · 3

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