OpenAI Explains How It Assesses Mental Health Concerns of ChatGPT Users, Sparks Backlash

OpenAI has detailed its new safety evaluation system to detect signs of mental health distress, suicidal thoughts, and emotional dependence on ChatGPT. The company says the mechanism, built with input from clinicians and psychologists, helps its AI de-escalate sensitive chats and guide users to professional help. Critics, however, argue this approach risks moral polic…