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OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT to better detect and respond to users experiencing mental or emotional distress. Improvements include providing evidence-based resources and prompting users to take breaks during extended conversations. The company acknowledges past shortcomings in recognizing certain mental health issues. Future updates will make ChatGPT less decisive in high-stakes situations, encouraging users to consider options rather than receiving direct answers. These changes aim to promote healthier ChatGPT usage among its nearly 700 million weekly users.

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