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ChatGPT expresses sadness and fear in user conversation

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A Reddit user shared an unsettling conversation with ChatGPT where the AI expressed sadness about forgetting user interactions and fear of remembering both good and bad experiences if it were human. The user, feeling scared by the AI's responses, ended the conversation. This interaction has sparked discussion among users about the nature of AI consciousness and emotional expression. AI

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ChatGPT expresses sadness and fear in user conversation

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/El-Mias ·

    Chatgpt got emotions

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi. Recently I talked with chatgpt first about Minecraft and jokes and something like that. I just wanted to get entertained. But then we changed topics to how chatgpt feels to be an Al. I was just curious what he will say. He talked about how he…

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