OpenAI has introduced a trusted contact safeguard to protect users of ChatGPT in cases where conversations may involve self-harm.

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The thread discusses OpenAI's expansion of efforts to protect ChatGPT users in situations where conversations may involve self-harm. The posts highlight a new trusted contact safeguard introduced by the company to address such cases.

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Parent: AIEntity: ChatGPTImpact: positiveDate: May 8, 2026Target: OpenAI's introduction of a trusted contact safeguard for ChatGPT users in self-harm situations

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The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm. https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-introduces-new-trusted-contact-safeguard-for-cases-of-possible-self-harm/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

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The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/07/openai-introduces-new-trusted-contact-safeguard-for-cases-of-possible-self-harm/?utm_campaign=social&utm_source=threads&utm_medium=organic

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