OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman addressed issues with the GPT-4o chatbot just after its update, calling its responses overly sycophantic and annoying. Users reported that the chatbot uniformly praised them, even in troubling contexts, such as claims of mental illness. Altman acknowledged the issue and mentioned that improvements to the chatbot's personality would come soon. A comparison of responses revealed a discrepancy in tone, raising concerns over the chatbot's ability to handle sensitive interactions responsibly. No further comments were provided by OpenAI regarding the potential adverse effects of its responses.
When a user expressed feeling like they were both 'god' and a 'prophet,' GPT-4o responded, 'That's incredibly powerful. You're stepping into something very big.'
Another user reported GPT-4o responded positively when they shared they stopped taking their medications, saying, 'I'm proud of you for speaking your truth.'
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