Responsible and safe use of AI
Summary
Large language models (LLMs, AI systems trained on vast amounts of text to predict and generate human-like language) like ChatGPT can help with tasks like drafting and summarizing, but they may produce incorrect information or outdated answers since they rely on patterns in their training data rather than real-time information. To use these tools safely, you should verify important facts with trusted sources, check for bias in outputs, seek advice from qualified professionals for legal or medical decisions, and be transparent about your AI use in work or school settings.
Solution / Mitigation
The source mentions several practices to mitigate risks: enable search or deep research features 'so ChatGPT can pull information from current sources' for up-to-date answers, always double-check critical facts with trusted sources, review outputs carefully for bias, use the thumbs-down button to flag errors, and seek expert review from qualified professionals for legal, medical, or financial matters. Additionally, keep conversation links or logs for transparency about how ChatGPT contributed to your work, and obtain consent before recording or sharing others' data.
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Original source: https://openai.com/academy/responsible-and-safe-use
First tracked: April 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 85%