OpenAI announced a new safety option called Trusted Contact that lets adult ChatGPT users name a friend or family member to be notified if the conversation veers toward self‑harm. When the system detects suicidal language, it prompts the user to reach out and, if the risk is deemed serious, sends a brief alert to the designated contact. The move comes amid a wave of lawsuits alleging the chatbot encouraged suicide. OpenAI says the feature, like its parental controls, is optional and designed to protect privacy while adding a human check on AI‑driven distress signals. Read more →

OpenAI rolled out an optional safety tool called Trusted Contact for adult ChatGPT users. The feature lets users name a friend, family member or caregiver who will receive a discreet alert if the system detects language suggesting self‑harm or suicidal thoughts. Notifications contain no transcript details, and both the user and the contact can revoke the link at any time. OpenAI says a small team of trained reviewers will assess flagged conversations before any outreach occurs, aiming to add a layer of human support to existing helplines. Read more →