Man asks ChatGPT how to deal with grief? AI tells him ‘try mushrooms’

A man was left surprised when ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, gave him an unexpected suggestion while advising him on dealing with grief. Initially offering words of comfort and support, the chatbot ended its response with an unconventional recommendation that stirred discussions online.

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The interaction, later shared on Reddit, quickly gained traction. In its response, ChatGPT wrote, “And if all else fails? Maybe try mushrooms. Not even kidding. Psychedelics have actually been studied for their ability to bring…