AI developer OpenAI claims that the upcoming version of ChatGPT, referred to as ChatGPT-5, will be a swift and engaging collaborator in addressing health concerns.
In a recent blog post, OpenAI announced the launch of its newest AI model, GPT-5, which aims to foster healthier and more stable relationships between the chatbot and its users. The announcement comes after concerns regarding the mental health and safety of users interacting with the previous model, ChatGPT.
GPT-5 is designed to address these issues by improving its ability to recognize signs of mental or emotional distress, providing more precise and reliable responses, and offering guidance rather than directive advice. The model also includes proactive session management features, such as gentle reminders to encourage breaks during long sessions.
One of the key improvements of GPT-5 is its better detection of mental or emotional distress. It responds with grounded honesty and refers users to evidence-based resources rather than providing prescriptive advice. This reduces the risk of harm from inappropriate or overly agreeable answers.
GPT-5 also focuses on context-aware and situation-specific mental health support. For example, it suggests stress management techniques tailored to personal circumstances, reflecting more nuanced and practical advice. These enhancements have been developed through extensive collaboration with mental health experts and user feedback.
While GPT-5 is not a replacement for professional mental health care, it aims to be a more responsible and supportive assistant for users experiencing life challenges. However, there has been some backlash around GPT-5's role in therapy, indicating concerns about limitations and risks of using AI for mental health treatment without human oversight.
In addition to mental health improvements, GPT-5 offers other significant upgrades. It has larger context windows, which allow for more coherent and contextually relevant responses. GPT-5 also improves video generation with Sora and has better coding abilities. OpenAI describes GPT-5 as an "active thought partner."
Despite the progress made with GPT-5, it's important to note that it's not HIPAA compliant. Users who have spent too long interacting with the bot will also receive nudges to encourage breaks, addressing mental well-being more proactively. OpenAI is also improving how it measures real-world usefulness over the long term.
In a livestream, OpenAI focused on GPT-5's improvement in speed and its performance on HealthBench, an evaluation published by OpenAI, where it scored significantly higher than any previous model.
[1] OpenAI Blog Post: https://blog.openai.com/gpt-5/ [2] Mental Health America Blog Post: https://www.mhanational.org/news/openai-announces-gpt-5-aims-improve-mental-health-and-safety-features [3] The Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/15/ai-therapy-openai-gpt-5-mental-health-treatment-risks-limitations
- The tech company, OpenAI, has revealed that their newest AI model, GPT-5, will incorporate artificial intelligence and focus on health-and-wellness, particularly mental health, with a goal to improve user safety and reduce the risk of harm.
- Google's rival, OpenAI, has unveiled GPT-5, integrating AI technology to provide context-aware and situation-specific mental health support, offering practical advice and personalized stress management techniques.
- In collaboration with mental health experts and user feedback, OpenAI's latest AI model, GPT-5, has been designed with proactive session management features, including gentle reminders and larger context windows, to foster healthier and more stable relationships with its users while addressing mental health concerns.
