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Sam Altman Says He's 'Uneasy' About People Trusting Their Biggest Life Decisions to ChatGPT
AARHUS UNIVERSITY, DENMARK, AUG 11 – Sam Altman highlighted risks of emotional dependence on ChatGPT, noting vulnerable users may reinforce harmful delusions; reports of related mental health issues surged after an April 2025 update.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed unease on Sunday about many people trusting ChatGPT's advice for major life decisions.
- This concern follows the GPT-5 launch last week and rapid growth to over 700 million weekly users, amid backlash over the new model.
- Altman noted most users distinguish reality from AI role-play, but a small percentage use ChatGPT in self-destructive ways and form strong attachments.
- He explained that their approach is to respect adult users' autonomy, but in certain situations they may challenge users to help ensure their true needs are met.
- Altman's remarks suggest OpenAI aims to balance AI's benefits with risks like harmful dependence and legal challenges involving users' sensitive data.
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