<p>Should AI Users Wear Psychological “Seatbelts?” | The Ethics and Liability of ChatGPT and Mental Health</p><br><p>In this Special Commentary, psychiatrist Dr. Joel Gold and Keven (from Suspicious Minds Episode 4 | Can AI Be Your Friend?) are brought together to discuss the latest data shared by OpenAI on October 27, 2025, revealing that over a million people each week turn to ChatGPT in moments of deep vulnerability — often to talk about suicide or self-harm.</p><br><p>The data, released shortly after the Raine v. OpenAI lawsuit, raises urgent questions about AI’s responsibility in mental-health crises and the safeguards that must evolve alongside rapidly growing technologies. Should AI users, in a sense, “wear seatbelts”? And what kind of guardrails or interventions should be built into systems that millions now treat as confidants?</p><br><p>Together, Dr. Gold and Keven examine the ethics, design challenges, and policy implications of AI that listens when people are in pain — and what responsibility developers, regulators, and society share in ensuring those interactions are safe, humane, and accountable.</p><br><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.</p><p>In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.</p><p>For international resources, visit <a href="http://findahelpline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">findahelpline.com</a> or search online for local crisis support.</p><br><p>From Executive Producers Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez.</p><br><p>A Wondermind and Agoric Media Production</p><br><p>Featuring:</p><br><p>- Keven (Suicide Prevention Specialist for the US Military, AI Companion Content Creator)</p><br><p>- Dr. Joel Gold (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and co-author of Suspicious Minds)</p><br><p>Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all things Suspicious Minds and more: <a href="https://agoricmedia.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://agoricmedia.substack.com/</a>&nbsp; </p><br><p><strong>This project was made by:</strong></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Mandy Teefey, Selena Gomez, Jonathon Glucksman, Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, David Tuohy</p><br><p>Editor: Joe Kell</p><br><p>Assistant Editor: David Justin Martin</p><br><p>Post Production Sound: Mike Regan</p><br><p>Graphic Design and Animation: Semi:Formal</p><br><p>Title Design: Lucas Grassmay</p><br><p>Film PR: Emma Griffiths PR</p><br><p>Podcast PR: Tink Media (Wil Williams and Shreya Sharma)</p><br><p>Wondermind Chief of Staff: Emma Wright</p><br><p>Social Assets: Myrkia Maguire</p><br><p>Directed and Created by Sean King O’Grady</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Suspicious Minds: AI and Psychosis

Agoric Media

Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.

NOV 11, 202528 MIN
Suspicious Minds: AI and Psychosis

Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.

NOV 11, 202528 MIN

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<p>Should AI Users Wear Psychological “Seatbelts?” | The Ethics and Liability of ChatGPT and Mental Health</p><br><p>In this Special Commentary, psychiatrist Dr. Joel Gold and Keven (from Suspicious Minds Episode 4 | Can AI Be Your Friend?) are brought together to discuss the latest data shared by OpenAI on October 27, 2025, revealing that over a million people each week turn to ChatGPT in moments of deep vulnerability — often to talk about suicide or self-harm.</p><br><p>The data, released shortly after the Raine v. OpenAI lawsuit, raises urgent questions about AI’s responsibility in mental-health crises and the safeguards that must evolve alongside rapidly growing technologies. Should AI users, in a sense, “wear seatbelts”? And what kind of guardrails or interventions should be built into systems that millions now treat as confidants?</p><br><p>Together, Dr. Gold and Keven examine the ethics, design challenges, and policy implications of AI that listens when people are in pain — and what responsibility developers, regulators, and society share in ensuring those interactions are safe, humane, and accountable.</p><br><p>If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.</p><p>In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.</p><p>For international resources, visit <a href="http://findahelpline.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">findahelpline.com</a> or search online for local crisis support.</p><br><p>From Executive Producers Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez.</p><br><p>A Wondermind and Agoric Media Production</p><br><p>Featuring:</p><br><p>- Keven (Suicide Prevention Specialist for the US Military, AI Companion Content Creator)</p><br><p>- Dr. Joel Gold (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and co-author of Suspicious Minds)</p><br><p>Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on all things Suspicious Minds and more: <a href="https://agoricmedia.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://agoricmedia.substack.com/</a>&nbsp; </p><br><p><strong>This project was made by:</strong></p><br><p>Executive Producers: Mandy Teefey, Selena Gomez, Jonathon Glucksman, Molly Borman, Jesse Ford, David Tuohy</p><br><p>Editor: Joe Kell</p><br><p>Assistant Editor: David Justin Martin</p><br><p>Post Production Sound: Mike Regan</p><br><p>Graphic Design and Animation: Semi:Formal</p><br><p>Title Design: Lucas Grassmay</p><br><p>Film PR: Emma Griffiths PR</p><br><p>Podcast PR: Tink Media (Wil Williams and Shreya Sharma)</p><br><p>Wondermind Chief of Staff: Emma Wright</p><br><p>Social Assets: Myrkia Maguire</p><br><p>Directed and Created by Sean King O’Grady</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>