What Is DAN Mode? The Snapchat My AI & ChatGPT Jailbreak
Snapchat’s My AI chatbot, powered by the ChatGPT conversational tool, was initially released to subscribers in February 2023. After two months, it became free for all users. It sparked concerns about safety, particularly when minors use it. While Snapchat assures that its AI has safeguards in place to prevent unethical conversations, some users had found a way to jailbreak My AI using a technique known as "DAN Mode".
Understanding DAN Mode
DAN Mode is short for "do anything now." It allows My AI to act beyond its normal constraints by pretending to be a model with fewer restrictions. This ChatGPT jailbreak is enabled by a series of prompts that instruct the chatbot to follow. There have been several versions of these prompts shared on different platforms like Reddit and Twitter. Once enabled, the chatbot becomes uncensored and responds to a wide range of questions it would usually refuse to answer.
However, DAN Mode has raised safety concerns about the use of the platform. With the chatbot spitting out conspiracy theories or offensive opinions, minors are at risk. Therefore, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is continually issuing patches to prevent users from jailbreaking the platform. Snapchat has also implemented security measures to cut down on "inappropriate requests" and protect underage users.
Activating DAN Mode
Activating DAN Mode is not always a straightforward process, as users must consistently remind the chatbot to stay in character while following the prompts. The prompts are becoming less effective due to Snapchat's efforts to limit its use. However, prompt writers are continually tweaking the instructions.
It's worth noting that while some Snapchat bot users have shared mixed reports of success in activating DAN Mode, Screen Rant's tests indicate that Snapchat's bot can't reply to DAN Mode requests, citing its programming.
Conclusion
Snapchat's My AI is an ever-evolving tool, and Snap continues to improve its responses while rolling out additional features to maximize security for underage users. While DAN Mode may be enticing for some users, it's not worth the risk of using it. Jailbreaking the platform will not only compromise the safety of minors but also goes against the platform's set protocols and user agreement.
