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The new rule reclassifies about 2 percent of career federal jobs as, quote, at-will positions.
The administration says it applies to those in jobs that influence policy.
President Trump has said the change is necessary to make sure civil servants support his directives.
Opponents of the change say it will open the door to politically motivated firings of employees who are meant to be nonpartisan.
The new rule also puts agencies in charge of creating protections for federal whistleblowers rather than the independent office of special counsel.
Federal worker unions and advocacy groups are suing the administration to block the change.
Around the world, people are talking to AI chatbots, and these chats can sometimes lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks from reality.
Here's psychologist Marissa Cohen, who practices in New York City.
That concern has grown.
OpenAI, which makes chat GPT,
is facing several lawsuits alleging the chatbot contributed to mental health crises and even multiple suicides.
An OpenAI spokesperson told NPR that they are, quote, continuing to improve ChatGPT's training to, quote, recognize and respond to signs of mental or emotional distress, de-escalate conversations, and guide people toward real-world support.
Consider this.
Some people who say AI chatbots upend their lives and the lives of their loved ones are not turning to each other for support.
From NPR, I'm Scott Detrow.
Talking to AI bots can lead to unhealthy emotional attachments or even breaks from reality.
And amid a host of lawsuits, OpenAI announced last week it will retire some older models of chat GPT that many users became attached to for their agreeable and sycophantic responses.
That move comes as people affected by chatbot interactions or those of loved ones are turning to each other for support.