OpenAI Reports 0.07% of Weekly ChatGPT Users Show Signs of Mental Health Emergencies
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Summary
OpenAI has released data showing that approximately 0.07% of ChatGPT users active in a given week exhibit signs of mental health emergencies including mania, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts. The company is sharing this information as part of its commitment to transparency and safety, while also implementing measures to provide resources and support to users in distress. The data suggests potentially hundreds of thousands of users could be experiencing mental health distress weekly, highlighting the intersection of AI technology and mental health concerns.
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The company said that around 0.07% of ChatGPT users active in a given week exhibited such signs.
The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.
OpenAI is sharing this information as part of its commitment to transparency and safety.
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