Sam Altman concerned by young people’s over-reliance on ChatGPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed concerns about young people’s over-reliance on ChatGPT, describing it as “bad and dangerous.”

Speaking at a Federal Reserve forum, Altman said some teenagers treat ChatGPT as a best friend, life coach, and decision-maker. He said such trust may lead to passive decision-making and diminished personal judgment.

Emphasising the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Altman said society needs new guardrails to address these risks. He also pointed out that children growing up now will never be smarter…