ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
The Verge AI·May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM·
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OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a "Trusted Contact" will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topics like self-harm or suicide with the chatbot. "Trusted […]