Meta announces more safety features after regulatory review
Meta has announced new safety features that will give parents more control over how their teenagers interact with AI characters on its platforms. Parents will soon be able to disable one-on-one chats, block specific characters, and view conversation topics.
ChatGPT may soon allow adult content
OpenAI is planning to allow erotic content in ChatGPT for verified adult users. According to CEO Sam Altman, this is part of a broader strategy to “treat adults like adults.” The change is one of several updates aimed at making the chatbot feel more human and personalized.
Chatbots May Fuel Delusional Thinking
Researchers have begun examining a troubling trend called “AI psychosis,” where intensive interactions with AI chatbots seem to trigger or amplify delusional thinking in some users. Psychiatrist Dr. Hamilton Morrin of King’s College London explores this phenomenon in a recent preprint, discussing who might be most vulnerable and how model designs may worsen cognitive vulnerabilities.
Dangers of using AI in therapy
Using generative AI like ChatGPT for emotional support can feel like a lifeline, especially when mental health services are overwhelmed. These tools offer quick, personalized advice but lack the human empathy and clinical skills essential for effective therapy.