OpenAI has unveiled a new optional safety feature called Trusted Contact in ChatGPT, designed to enhance user safety by notifying a trusted individual if serious self-harm concerns are detected. This initiative aims to provide additional support for users in distress, ensuring they have access to help when needed.
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Contact Safety Feature in ChatGPT
OpenAI· OpenAI· Friday, May 8, 2026
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