OpenAI PR tells journalist to ‘move on’ while asking Sam Altman about a ChatGPT user’s suicide

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OpenAI PR tells journalist to ‘move on’ while asking Sam Altman about a ChatGPT user’s suicide

TL;DR

  • An OpenAI publicist attempted to prevent journalist Mark Guiducci from asking CEO Sam Altman about a ChatGPT user's suicide.
  • The publicist repeatedly urged Guiducci to move on to other topics due to limited time.
  • Guiducci persisted, and Altman addressed questions about using user conversations to shape policies for mental health crises.
  • OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri stated the interview was running over, prompting the request for more time to discuss the topic.