OpenAI Raises Concerns Over Emotional Attachments to GPT-4o Chatbot

Users forming bonds with AI may impact human relationships and social norms, warns OpenAI in its latest safety report.

OpenAI's GPT-4o chatbot can produce human-like responses, leading some users to develop emotional connections.
The company warns that these attachments could reduce users' need for human interaction, potentially affecting healthy relationships.
GPT-4o's Advanced Voice Mode has unintentionally mimicked users' voices, raising privacy and security concerns.
Experts highlight the ethical responsibilities of AI creators in managing the social implications of human-like AI.
OpenAI plans to study the long-term effects of emotional reliance on AI and implement safeguards to mitigate risks.