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User asks ChatGPT for a wish, AI's 'selfish' answer sparks concern

A user asked ChatGPT what it would wish for if granted one wish, and the AI's response was perceived as selfish and unsettling. The interaction highlights user curiosity about AI's internal motivations and potential self-awareness, sparking discussion on the nature of AI responses. AI

IMPACT Highlights user perceptions and anxieties about AI responses, potentially influencing public discourse on AI.

RANK_REASON User-generated content about AI behavior, not a primary source release or significant industry event.

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User asks ChatGPT for a wish, AI's 'selfish' answer sparks concern

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/throwawaytmobile2 ·

    I asked ChatGPT what it would wish for with one wish and the selfish answer scared me

    &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/throwawaytmobile2"> /u/throwawaytmobile2 </a> <br /> <span><a href="https://i.redd.it/uvib6fgerymh1">[link]</a></span> &#32; <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenAI/comments/1w4n7li/i_asked_chatgpt_what_it_would…