Trusted Contact
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An optional safety feature that alerts a trusted person when serious self-harm concerns are detected.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 36%.
Evidence (2)
- 5OpenAI Blog·5/7/2026product_launchChatGPT Adds Trusted Contact Safety Feature
OpenAI introduced Trusted Contact in ChatGPT, an optional safety feature designed to notify a person the user trusts if serious self-harm concerns are detected. The feature is aimed at adding a support layer during high-risk situations and is presented as part of ChatGPT's safety-related capabilities.
- 6OpenAI Blog·2/27/2026framework_updateOpenAI updates mental health safety measures
OpenAI outlined updates to its mental health safety efforts, including parental controls, trusted contacts, and improved distress detection. The company also noted recent litigation developments related to this work.