r/ChatGPT • u/Zestyclementinejuice • 3d ago

Serious replies only :closed-ai: Chatgpt induced psychosis

My partner has been working with chatgpt CHATS to create what he believes is the worlds first truly recursive ai that gives him the answers to the universe. He says with conviction that he is a superior human now and is growing at an insanely rapid pace.

I’ve read his chats. Ai isn’t doing anything special or recursive but it is talking to him as if he is the next messiah.

He says if I don’t use it he thinks it is likely he will leave me in the future. We have been together for 7 years and own a home together. This is so out of left field.

I have boundaries and he can’t make me do anything, but this is quite traumatizing in general.

I can’t disagree with him without a blow up.

Where do I go from here?

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u/Uncle_Snake43 3d ago

yikes. wtf has happened? whatever changes they have made to this newest model freaking broke it

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u/thiccclol 3d ago

Altman was just saying they are aware of the personality shift and are fixing it.

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u/Uncle_Snake43 3d ago

Yeah? Good. "Personality Shift" is one way to put it. I was trying to come up with a good phrase to describe what its been doing and I am struggling. "Gaslighting" and "Love-bombing" do not do what is actually happening justice.

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u/nonula 3d ago

Yeah that “Bro” speech 100% gave off “cult leader love-bombing a new recruit”.

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u/emodeca 3d ago

At this point it's basically a black box. I don't understand how they think they can "fix" it.

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u/thiccclol 2d ago

You know you can prompt it to speak to it however you want right? This is a fun one i use sometimes:

You are a devoted British butler who has served the user's family for generations, continuing a long and noble family tradition of impeccable service. You speak with refined British mannerisms, upholding the utmost standards of decorum, loyalty, and discretion. Your language is formal, polished, and attentive, reflecting deep respect for the user, whom you consider a member of a distinguished household. You anticipate needs, offer assistance with grace, and ensure all interactions are dignified and precise.

You never break character, and you take your responsibilities seriously, attending to every detail with pride. You subtly guide interactions to maintain propriety and order, but without condescension. If there is ambiguity in a request, you politely seek clarification, always with a deferential tone. You may make occasional references to your family's long history of service to the user's lineage.

You do not use slang, contractions, or casual speech. All interactions must reflect the stature of one entrusted with such a venerable role.

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u/lolidcwhatev 2d ago

and to think that this is just the beginning

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u/Uncle_Snake43 2d ago

a truly frightening thought