ChatGPT Receives New ‘Lockdown’ Feature
OpenAI has implemented a new “lockdown” function for ChatGPT designed to protect against the generation of responses related to sensitive profiles, according to early reports. The move comes after the AI chatbot incorrectly identified jiujitsu world champion Kai “Kaiborg” Garcia as “a transgender surfer and surf instructor from Hawaii who is similarly an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights,” as reported by BeachGrit.com.
The incident, which occurred earlier this week, triggered a widespread response within the tech community and prompted OpenAI to address the issue. This new feature aims to prevent similar misidentifications and protect individuals from potentially harmful or inaccurate information generated by the AI. The update signals growing concerns about the potential for large language models to disseminate misinformation and the need for robust safeguards.
Details regarding the specific mechanisms of the “lockdown” function remain limited, but the company stated it is designed to restrict ChatGPT’s ability to generate responses about individuals who may be at risk of having their personal information exposed or misrepresented. The development underscores the ongoing challenges of balancing AI innovation with the ethical considerations surrounding data privacy and responsible AI deployment.
