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The Digest:

In a move toward creating AI with guardrails, OpenAI has announced it will introduce parental controls to ChatGPT within the next month. The decision follows a lawsuit from parents who allege the chatbot contributed to their son’s suicide, and it comes amid growing concerns about the chatbot’s safety for minors.

Key Points:
  • OpenAI will launch parental controls for ChatGPT within the next month.
  • The move follows legal action from the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who accused the chatbot of contributing to their son’s death.
  • The new features will allow parents to manage chat history, restrict functions, and receive alerts for signs of "acute distress."
  • OpenAI acknowledged that "recent heartbreaking incidents" had influenced its new safety measures.
  • The company noted that existing safeguards, like directing users to helplines, are less effective during long interactions.
The introduction of these controls signals a shift in how OpenAI plans to address the serious issue of user safety, particularly for teenagers. The company emphasizes that these are just the beginning steps as it continues to work with experts to make ChatGPT as helpful and safe as possible.

Source: The Punch

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