Is AI mental health support safe?

Content warning: Discussion of suicide and self-harm.

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This week, OpenAI announced safety changes to ChatGPT following a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of a teen who died by suicide.

The company says it will introduce parental controls next month and admitted ChatGPT provides dangerous advice during extended conversations. In today's podcast, Sam and Lucy explore the growing use of AI for mental health support by young people around the world, and whether chatbots can safely serve as therapeutic tools.

Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Lucy Tassell
Producer: Elliot Lawry

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