recent legal action taken against the organization, claiming that the online chatbot played a role in the suicide of a 16-year-old boy. This lawsuit has been filed by the teenager’s parents and seems to be causing significant repercussions at the organization, as OpenAI has revealed its intention to tackle what it refers to as “sensitive content” differently. Furthermore, the organization announced that it will be integrating parental control features within ChatGPT in the upcoming 120 days.
“Our efforts to enhance ChatGPT’s usefulness are continuous and persistent,” the organization stated in an announcement today. “We have observed individuals relying on it during their most challenging times. This is why we keep advancing how our models identify and respond to indications of mental and emotional turmoil, informed by expert advice.”
The announcement further elaborates on several strategies OpenAI intends to implement to address these issues, emphasizing that all these initiatives are set to take place within approximately the next 120 days. Although no specific launch dates have been provided, it appears the organization is genuinely heeding its CEO’s remarks about enhancing and creating a safer environment.
