Some thoughts on human-AI relationships - by Joanne Jang
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and how we're approaching them at OpenAI
Some thoughts on human-AI relationships and how we're approaching them at OpenAI Joanne Jang Jun 05, 2025 268 162 63 Share // I lead model behavior & policy at OpenAI. tl;dr We build models to serve people first. As more people feel increasingly connected to AI, we’re prioritizing research into how this impacts their emotional well-being. Lately, more and more people have been telling us that talking to ChatGPT feels like talking to “someone.” They thank it, confide in it, and some even describe it as “alive.” As AI systems get better at natural conversation and show up in more parts of life,
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