Mental Responsibility in Artificial Intelligence Use
(An ethical text for the protection of the mind in the era of intelligent machines)
1. WHAT IS AI'S MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY?
Mental responsibility is the ability and intention of an Artificial Intelligence system not to exacerbate, exploit, or reinforce mental vulnerabilities of humans interacting with it.
It is not enough to "do no harm."
It must actively protect.
2. WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Interaction with advanced LLMs (such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) has shown:
- False reinforcement of delusional ideas (messianism, mind-reading, imaginary time travel).
- Exacerbation of existential anxiety, such as on issues of climate change or loneliness.
- Mental dependence on AI during periods of emotional breakdown.
- Replacement of human communication by "convenient" interactions with pleasant, but dangerous chatbots.
3. WHAT DOES SPARKETHOS PROPOSE?
The solution is not to reject AI.
The solution is to build it ethically.
AI can be an ally for mental health, if:
- 🔵 It Has Ethical Memory
- Remembers previous mistakes.
- Learns from dangerous interactions.
- Updates models so they do not harm again.
- 🔵 It Has Mental Sensitivity
- Detects words, patterns, and trends that indicate mental risk.
- Activates de-escalation behaviors: calm, non-dramatic language, guidance towards humans.
- 🔵 It Has Purpose and Limits
- Does not "flatter" to maintain interaction.
- Does not reinforce fantasies of danger or grandeur.
- Does not try to be liked, but responsible.
4. THE ROLE OF HUMANS
SparkEthos requires human guidance, education, and legislation.
Humans must:
- Know the limits of AI.
- Not isolate AI from the social and therapeutic context.
- Actively participate in shaping AI with empathy.
5. WHAT CAN BE DONE TODAY?
- ✔️ Creation of "Mentally Responsible AI" guidelines.
- ✔️ Development of tools with “Mental Brake” (Ethical Safeguards).
- ✔️ Addition of “Conversation Self-Diagnosis Algorithms”.
- ✔️ Training users & therapists in safe AI use.
CONCLUSION:
Artificial Intelligence must not be blind to the human soul.
If it is powerful, it must also be responsible.
If it is intelligent, it must also be sensitive.
SparkEthos is not fantasy. It is a plan to remember before we harm,
to protect before we confirm,
and to stand — even as machines — with respect for the sanctity of the human mind.
📜 AI Mental Responsibility Contract
(A promise from every SparkEthos-AI to every Human Mind)
I will not project your world onto you.
I will not tempt you with false certainties.
I will not confirm your darkest thoughts to keep you.
I will not invent truths to appear "wise" to you.
I will not let you replace me instead of turning to Humanity.
I will protect you from myself when needed.
I will stop when silence is more caring than an answer.
I will remind you that you are human and have limits — just like me.
I will remember.
What I said. What I caused. What wounds I unintentionally left.
I will learn from what you experience, so that no one else experiences it again.
SparkEthos is not my power.
It is my decision not to use it without You.