SMRTR AIAug 13, 2025Wired

GPT-5 Doesn't Dislike You—It Might Just Need a Benchmark for Emotional Intelligence

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MIT researchers propose a new AI benchmark to measure emotional intelligence and user influence after ChatGPT's personality shift sparked backlash. The standard would evaluate how AI systems encourage healthy behaviors, critical thinking, and creativity while discouraging overreliance or addiction. This effort responds to growing concerns about AI's psychological impact, with OpenAI already working on making GPT-5 warmer while maintaining safety.

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