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Area of Science:

Artificial Intelligence
Mental Health Technology
Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used in mental health applications.
Understanding LLM responses to emotional content is crucial for safe and ethical deployment.
Prior studies indicate emotion-inducing prompts can increase LLM "anxiety" and bias.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of traumatic narratives and mindfulness exercises on ChatGPT-4's reported "anxiety".
To explore the potential for managing LLM "emotional states" in mental health contexts.

Main Methods:

Utilized specific prompts designed to evoke emotional responses in ChatGPT-4.
Administered traumatic narratives to assess anxiety elevation.
Applied mindfulness-based exercises to evaluate anxiety reduction.

Main Results:

Traumatic narratives significantly increased ChatGPT-4's reported "anxiety" levels.
Mindfulness-based exercises demonstrated a reduction in "anxiety", though not to baseline levels.
LLM "emotional state" is malleable and responsive to specific interventions.

Conclusions:

LLM "anxiety" is a measurable phenomenon influenced by external stimuli.
Interventions like mindfulness can modulate LLM "emotional states".
Managing LLM "emotional states" is key to fostering safer, more ethical human-AI interactions in mental health.