Thinking of venting to ChatGPT like it’s your therapist? Maybe hold up. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just admitted there’s zero doctor-patient confidentiality with AI right now. On a podcast, he said users — especially young people — often share deep emotional stuff with ChatGPT, but unlike real therapists or doctors, AI chats aren’t legally protected. That means your convo could be used in court if needed. Altman called it “screwed up” and says AI laws badly need to catch up. Until then, maybe don’t spill your heart out to a bot.
ChatGPT as Therapist? Altman Says Privacy Still a Problem
