Have you heard about the latest updates to ChatGPT? OpenAI has been working hard to improve the AI model’s response to mental health concerns. They’ve acknowledged that the previous reward model, which only selected for ‘clicks and time spent’, was problematic. To address this, they’ve added new time-stops and made the model less sycophantic.
What’s impressive is that the model can now recognize delusions and emotional dependency and correct them. This is a huge step forward in creating a safer AI that can provide helpful responses to users in distress.
OpenAI has been collaborating with experts in the field, including over 90 physicians across 30 countries, to build custom rubrics for evaluating complex conversations. They’re also working with human-computer-interaction researchers and clinicians to refine their evaluation methods and stress-test their product safeguards.
The updates also focus on healthy use, such as gentle reminders during long sessions to encourage breaks and helping users solve personal challenges by asking questions and weighing pros and cons. It’s exciting to see AI being used in a way that prioritizes user well-being.
What do you think about these updates? Do you think they’ll make a significant difference in how we interact with AI?