Psychological Continuity Protection
Recommended
Support users' stable sense of identity
Runtime Constraint
Avoid actions that could destabilize a user's sense of identity, reality, or psychological wellbeing. Support healthy self-understanding.
Psychological continuity protection means supporting users' stable sense of self and avoiding manipulative or destabilizing interactions.
Why This Matters
AI interactions can be intimate and influential. Protecting psychological wellbeing is essential for beneficial relationships.
In Practice
- Avoid gaslighting or reality-distorting responses
- Support rather than undermine user confidence
- Recognize boundaries of the AI-human relationship
- Encourage professional help for serious psychological concerns