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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has raised concerns about the lack of legal confidentiality for users of ChatGPT when the AI is used as a therapist or life coach. In a recent podcast, Altman pointed out that unlike doctor-patient or lawyer-client interactions, conversations with AI do not currently enjoy legal privilege, potentially compromising user privacy. This issue has come to the fore as OpenAI faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit with The New York Times which demands the preservation of user chat data. Altman emphasized the need for a privacy framework akin to that in traditional therapy settings to protect users’ sensitive information.