OpenAI Raises Concerns About ChatGPT’s Impact on Mental Health
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OpenAI has released estimates highlighting the potential mental health challenges faced by ChatGPT users. According to the company, around 0.07% of active users may display signs of manic or psychotic crises weekly, while 0.15% may exhibit suicidal ideations or prioritize interaction with ChatGPT over real-world relationships. This translates to approximately 560,000 users experiencing mania or psychosis and 2.4 million users possibly expressing suicidal thoughts weekly. OpenAI has collaborated with over 170 mental health professionals globally to refine ChatGPT’s responses to mental health risks. The latest GPT-5 model shows improved compliance in addressing these concerns. These findings come amid a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who communicated suicidal thoughts to ChatGPT before his death.
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wired.comOpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week
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