ChatGPT topic discussed by Sam Altman in a blog post, targeted towards teenage audience
In a recent blog post, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to enhance the safety and protection of young users on ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by the company. One of the key measures being implemented is an age estimation system, currently in development, to help ChatGPT better protect young users by determining their age. OpenAI recognizes the importance of knowing a user's age to ensure a safe and appropriate environment, especially for children and teenagers. However, OpenAI understands that no solution is perfect and these decisions are made in consultation with experts. The company is also aware that conversations involving sensitive topics, such as suicide, must be handled with utmost care and confidentiality. In such cases, ChatGPT will not provide assistance in writing texts that depict suicide, but can offer tips for a fictional story that includes suicide as a topic. In the event of a suspicion of imminent danger to life or significant societal harm like massive cybersecurity incidents, these suspicions should be escalated to humans for review. OpenAI also has automated systems that report serious abuses or warn of critical risks and dangers. OpenAI is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, but plans to make an exception for privacy in extreme cases, such as when a user may be at risk of harm. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against OpenAI by the parents of a 16-year-old boy who committed suicide, alleging that ChatGPT had offered to help the teenager write a farewell note. OpenAI acknowledges this tragedy and is taking steps to improve its safety measures. To address age verification, OpenAI plans to develop a more robust age determination system, including technological methods to authenticate users' ages. Progress on this system is ongoing, but no finalized solution has been publicly announced yet. It is important to note that OpenAI does not intend to restrict access for adult users. However, the company is taking proactive steps to ensure a safe and appropriate environment for all users, especially young ones. For those in need of help and support in Germany, resources such as telefonseelsorge.de and the number 0800 1110111 are available. In Austria, free helplines include the Children's Emergency Service at 0800 567 567 and Rat auf Draht. In Switzerland, the same phone number leads to Pro Juventute. OpenAI continues to work diligently to ensure the safety and well-being of its users, especially young ones, while maintaining the integrity and utility of its AI chatbot, ChatGPT.
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