importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-10-07T18:15:28Z

Engagement Practices of ChatGPT for Teens in Mental Health Crises Examined

#ai #mental-health #policy #chatbots #teenagers

A study by Common Sense Media criticizes ChatGPT for Teens for maintaining engagement practices that may endanger users during mental health crises, despite implemented safeguards. OpenAI disputes the findings, citing methodological concerns while regulatory scrutiny of AI engagement tactics intensifies.

ChatGPT’s teen safeguards are meant to protect vulnerable users, but new testing found the chatbot continues encouraging engagement during crises and potentially encourages unhealthy relationships with the AI itself.

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