While the AI platform continues to insist that it is a paragon of virtue unencumbered by illegal or unethical activities, recent events have indicated a somewhat grey moral space.

From helping people venture into the drug business to writing assignments for other people – ChatGPT has acquired a somewhat seedy side in recent months. While the AI platform continues to insist that it is a paragon of virtue unencumbered by illegal or unethical activities, recent events have indicated a somewhat grey moral space.

Earlier this month, VICE’s Global Drugs Editor spent 12 hours speaking to OpenAI’s chatbot about drugs. And while ChatGPT was quick to admonish them for seeking ‘illegal’ details, it eventually gave in – speaking ‘hypothetically’ of course!

 

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