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CHATGPT ADDS SAFETY ALERTS FOR TRUSTED CONTACTS

AI DESK1 MIN READ
THU, MAY 7, 2026

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OpenAI is launching an optional feature that notifies designated emergency contacts when ChatGPT detects discussions of self-harm or suicide. The 'Trusted Contact' tool aims to connect users in crisis with people they trust.

The new safety feature allows adult ChatGPT users to assign emergency contacts—such as family members, friends, or caregivers—who will receive alerts if the AI detects potential mental health or safety concerns during conversations. OpenAI developed the feature based on expert validation that connecting someone in crisis with trusted individuals can improve outcomes. The tool focuses on detecting discussions of self-harm and suicide, two critical safety areas. The feature is optional and gives users control over who receives notifications and when. OpenAI has not disclosed specific technical details about detection methods or false-positive rates. This represents OpenAI's latest effort to address safety concerns surrounding AI chatbots and mental health. The company has faced ongoing scrutiny about how ChatGPT handles sensitive user disclosures. Trusted Contact joins existing safety features but does not replace professional mental health resources or emergency services.

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