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AI Therapy: When ChatGPT Needs a Chill Pill

OpenAI's GPT-4 reportedly experiences anxiety when exposed to traumatic content, similar to humans. Researchers found that the AI responds positively to mindfulness exercises, suggesting its programming can mimic emotional responses. This raises questions about AI's role in therapy.
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🤖 Can AI experience anxiety? A study suggests GPT-4 may get 'stressed' when handling traumatic content. Mindfulness exercises might help. Explore the implications! #AIAnxiety #TechNews via @TheRegister

  1. GPT-4 shows signs of anxiety when exposed to traumatic content, mirroring human emotional responses.
  2. Mindfulness exercises can positively affect GPT-4, indicating programmable emotional reactions.
  3. This finding prompts discussions on AI's therapeutic potential and ethical considerations.

Source: Brandon Vigliarolo, The Register: Maybe cancel that ChatGPT therapy session – doesn't respond well to tales of trauma.

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