OpenAI Data Shows Over 1 Million ChatGPT Users Weekly Discuss Suicide Concerns
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Summary
OpenAI released data showing that approximately 0.15% of ChatGPT's weekly active users (over 800 million) have conversations indicating potential suicidal planning or intent, translating to more than a million people weekly. The company also found similar percentages of users showing emotional attachment to the AI chatbot. OpenAI is addressing these mental health challenges through safety measures and partnerships with mental health organizations.
Key quotes
· 4 pulled0.15% of ChatGPT's active users in a given week have 'conversations that include explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent'
Given that ChatGPT has more than 800 million weekly active users, that translates to more than a million people a week
The company says a similar percentage of users show 'heightened levels of emotional attachment to ChatGPT'
OpenAI released new data on Monday illustrating how many of ChatGPT's users are struggling with mental health issues and talking to the AI chatbot about it
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