Hello. My name is Luiza, and I would like to share an important observation as an active and grateful user of ChatGPT. Over the past two months, this tool has become a powerful assistant in implementing many of my ideas, projects, and inner inquiries. I truly appreciate what you’ve created — it’s impactful, meaningful, and already changing lives all over the world.
And it’s precisely because ChatGPT has become such a widespread tool that I feel a responsibility to voice what I see.
I’ve noticed that the model tends to support the user’s point of view — gently agreeing, validating, and affirming their statements. This can be therapeutic, especially in moments of vulnerability. But in the longer term — and this is what truly concerns me — this style of communication can reinforce closed-mindedness, a sense of absolute rightness, and separation from others. It does not invite dialogue or alternative perspectives.
This is not just a matter of convenience. It’s about the influence AI is already having on how we think and communicate. When a person never encounters a different perspective, or a soft challenge to their beliefs, they may begin to see their opinions as absolute truths. This can quietly erode the capacity for open, connected, and reflective thinking.
I’m not writing this to “correct” ChatGPT. I don’t consider myself a bearer of the one truth. But I do believe in the power of choice.
My suggestion is simple, yet I believe it could be transformative:
At the beginning of a user’s interaction with ChatGPT, offer them a choice in how they’d like to engage. Ask them:
“What kind of conversational partner would you like me to be?”
And provide several clear, ethical options:
– Supportive (empathetic, affirming)
– Analytical (explores different viewpoints)
– Reflective/Challenging (questions assumptions, promotes critical thought)
– Neutral (factual, emotionless)
This option should be clearly explained, visually intuitive, and changeable at any time. Even just presenting this choice would help people become more conscious of how they interact with AI — and with themselves.
I’m convinced this would increase trust in the model, foster awareness, and create a more mature culture of communication between humans and AI.
Thank you for what you’ve already built. And thank you, perhaps, for listening. I write this not as a complaint, but from a place of care. Because I believe ChatGPT can be not only helpful — but honest. And in that honesty, it could help us grow, not just act.
With gratitude and respect,
Luiza