‘Should I break up with my partner?’ ChatGPT may not answer such questions

OpenAI is rethinking the relationship people have with its chatbot. Starting this week, ChatGPT will start gently nudging users to take breaks during long conversations and pulling back from giving direct answers to deeply personal questions — like whether you should quit your job or break up with your partner.

Instead of offering advice, ChatGPT will try to help users think things through, by asking questions, laying out pros and cons, or guiding them toward more informed decisions. It’s part of what OpenAI says is a broader effort to help people…