OpenAI worries people may become emotionally reliant on its new ChatGPT voice mode

OpenAI is concerned about potential “dependence” on its ChatGPT tool’s human-sounding voice mode. The company conducted a safety review of the tool, which has recently been made available to paid users. ChatGPT’s advanced voice mode is highly realistic, with real-time responses, the ability to adapt to interruptions, and human-like noises and emotional recognition. OpenAI worries that users may develop social relationships with the AI, which could reduce the need for human interaction and impact healthy connections. The report emphasizes the risk of AI tools being released before understanding their implications. OpenAI acknowledges the responsibility to navigate this space ethically and responsibly. The company remains committed to studying the potential emotional reliance on its AI tools.