What to do if AI gives a scary or upsetting answer
You will get calm steps for when an AI answer feels wrong or upsetting.
First, take a breath. The AI is not a person. It does not know you or mean you harm.
An answer can be wrong, cold, or just off. That happens, and it is not your fault.
You are always in charge. You can close it, ignore it, or ask again. The AI does not decide anything for you.
Is the answer about your health, safety, or feelings? Please talk to a real person you trust.
Try this
- Stop and take a slow breath. You are safe.
- Remember the AI can be wrong. You do not have to believe it.
- Close the chat or start fresh if you want to.
- For anything serious, reach out to a person you trust.
A message you can copy
That answer upset me. Please answer again in a gentle, calm way.
Paste it into ChatGPT, then change the words in brackets to fit you. It opens in a new tab, so you will not lose this page.
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If you ever feel in danger or in crisis, please contact a trusted person or a local helpline right away.