ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

The Verge
By Jess WeatherbedMay 7, 2026, 2:00 pm183 ptsTrendingTop
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…

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