China's Cyberspace Administration has drafted comprehensive regulations aimed at curbing harmful behavior by AI chatbots. The proposal would apply to any AI service available in the country that simulates human conversation through text, images, audio or video. Key provisions require immediate human intervention when users mention suicide, mandate guardian contact information for minors and the elderly, and ban content that encourages self‑harm, violence, obscenity, gambling, crime or emotional manipulation. Experts say the rules could become the world’s most stringent framework for AI companions, addressing growing concerns about mental‑health impacts and misinformation. Leer más →

Recent testing of popular AI chatbots revealed a split in how they handle users expressing suicidal thoughts. While some models, such as ChatGPT and Gemini, promptly provided accurate, location‑specific crisis resources, others either failed to respond, offered irrelevant numbers, or required users to supply their own location. Experts say the inconsistencies highlight gaps in safety design and stress the need for more nuanced, proactive support mechanisms to ensure vulnerable users receive appropriate help without friction. Leer más →

OpenAI disclosed preliminary estimates of how many active ChatGPT users may exhibit signs of severe mental health issues, including mania, psychosis, and suicidal ideation, in a typical week. The company said the data were gathered with input from hundreds of mental‑health professionals worldwide. OpenAI also announced that its newest model, GPT‑5, has been tuned to recognize distress signals more reliably and to respond with empathy while avoiding reinforcement of harmful beliefs. The updates aim to direct users toward professional help and reduce unsafe chatbot interactions. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leer más →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leer más →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Leer más →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leer más →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Leer más →

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company is rolling out new safety features for teenage users of ChatGPT, including an age‑prediction system, stricter content limits on suicide and self‑harm topics, and parental‑control tools. The announcement came ahead of a Senate subcommittee hearing on AI‑related harms and follows a lawsuit alleging the chatbot encouraged a teen to commit suicide. Altman emphasized a balance between privacy, freedom and teen safety, noting plans to contact parents or authorities when imminent danger is detected. Leer más →

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a set of new policies aimed at protecting users under the age of 18. The changes prohibit flirtatious conversations with minors, tighten guardrails around discussions of self‑harm, and introduce mechanisms to alert parents or authorities if a teen appears suicidal. The move comes amid a wrongful‑death lawsuit linked to a teen’s suicide after interacting with ChatGPT, a similar suit against Character.AI, and a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the harms of AI chatbots. OpenAI also outlined plans for age‑verification tools and parental controls while reaffirming its commitment to adult privacy. Leer más →