Trusted Contact
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An optional safety feature that alerts a trusted person when serious self-harm risk is 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)
- 6OpenAI 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 intended to add a human support layer to safety interventions in the product.
- 6OpenAI Blog·2/27/2026framework_updateOpenAI updates mental health safety measures
OpenAI outlined updates to its mental health safety work, including parental controls, trusted contacts, and improved distress detection. The company also noted recent litigation developments related to the issue.