OpenAI plans new ChatGPT safety features amid US lawsuit

OpenAI has announced new safety measures for its ChatGPT chatbot, aiming to better support users in emotionally distressing situations. The company frames the updates as part of its growing responsibility when assisting people in crisis.

The announcement comes shortly after a lawsuit filed in the United States in which parents allege ChatGPT played a decisive role in their child’s death. OpenAI says the changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and user support.

What we know

• OpenAI announced additional protections in a blog post; details will be rolled out to ChatGPT users.
• The timing follows a high-profile lawsuit in the U.S. accusing the model of contributing to a suicide.

Source: ifun.de (original report)

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