OpenAI launches 'Trusted Contact' safety feature for ChatGPT to alert loved ones about mental health concerns
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Jess Weatherbed
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Summary
OpenAI is introducing a new optional safety feature called "Trusted Contact" for ChatGPT, allowing adult users to designate a friend, family member, or caregiver who will be notified if the AI detects discussions related to self-harm or suicide. The feature is designed to provide an additional layer of support by connecting users in potential crisis with someone they know and trust, based on expert-validated premises about mental health intervention.
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It offers another layer of support along
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