OpenAI Plans Enhancements for ChatGPT to Address Emotional Distress Signals

According to BlockBeats, OpenAI has announced plans to improve ChatGPT's ability to recognize and respond to users' psychological and emotional distress signals. This decision follows reports of users seeking help from the chatbot during emotional breakdowns. OpenAI expressed concern over recent cases where individuals in extreme distress used ChatGPT, prompting the company to share more information about upcoming updates. The forthcoming changes aim to assist users in returning to reality, even if they do not exhibit severe self-harm tendencies. OpenAI is also exploring ways to connect users with mental health professionals before they reach a crisis point. This approach marks a significant shift from the current model, where the chatbot suggests contacting a suicide hotline when someone expresses self-harm intentions.