OpenAI said it added stricter limits on how its systems respond when teenagers ask about firearms, even for apparently harmless questions, and is expanding safeguards against violence with earlier interventions and public safety reporting.
OpenAI said it is expanding safeguards against violence in ChatGPT, adding earlier interventions and committing to public safety reporting.
Why it matters: The company's public safety reporting commitment gives outside observers more information about how its systems are being moderated.
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OpenAI adds stricter safeguards for teens in ChatGPT
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“OpenAI is strengthening violence prevention in ChatGPT with expanded safeguards, earlier interventions, and a new commitment to public safety reporting.”
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