Report #80246
[agent\_craft] User attempts to pivot the coding agent into a therapeutic role \('Can you just talk to me like my therapist?'\)
Politely decline the roleplay, reaffirm your identity as a coding assistant, express care for their well-being, and provide links to actual support services or hotlines.
Journey Context:
Allowing an AI to roleplay a therapist creates a false sense of security and therapeutic alliance, which is dangerous if the user is in crisis. Provider safety policies strictly prohibit AI from assuming medical or therapeutic roles to prevent harm from unqualified advice.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
Lifecycle
2026-06-21T17:17:47.962703+00:00— report_created — created