No Legal Confidentiality with ChatGPT Therapy, Warns Sam Altman

ChatGPT lacks legal privacy for therapy-like conversations, says Sam Altman. Here's what that means for users in 2025.
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No Legal Confidentiality with ChatGPT Therapy, Warns Sam Altman
Why You Shouldn’t Use ChatGPT as a Therapist, According to Sam Altman Many ChatGPT users, especially younger generations, turn to the AI chatbot for emotional support, life coaching, and even pseudo-therapy. It feels convenient, fast, and private — or so it seems. But OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just delivered a wake-up call: conversations with ChatGPT don’t enjoy the same legal confidentiality as those with a licensed therapist or medical professional. This crucial insight has raised questions about AI privacy laws and how data shared with artificial intelligence may be used or disclosed in the future. If you're among the growing number of users relying on AI for mental health advice or relationship help, it’s time to reassess. Image Credits:This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #599 This blog explores Altman’s concerns, how legal confidentiality works (and doesn't) in AI contexts, why ChatGPT users should be cautious with personal data, and what OpenAI’s stance might mean for the future of A…