The Trusted Contact feature in ChatGPT provides a mechanism for users to notify designated emergency contacts about safety concerns.

AI Public SafetyMay 7, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances

OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature called 'Trusted Contact' for ChatGPT, allowing adult users to designate emergency contacts for mental health and safety concerns. The feature aims to provide an additional layer of support for users in distress, raising questions about privacy, effectiveness, and the role of AI in personal safety.

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Parent: Public SafetyEntity: Trusted Contact featureImpact: positiveDate: May 7, 2026 - May 12, 2026Target: The Trusted Contact feature in ChatGPT provides a mechanism for users to notify designated emergency contacts about safety concerns.

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ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/925874/chatgpt-trusted-contact-emergency-self-harm-notification

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OpenAI launches Trusted Contact, an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that lets adult users assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)

https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/925874/chatgpt-trusted-contact-emergency-self-harm-notification
http://www.techmeme.com/260507/p32#a260507p32

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ChatGPT's New Safety Feature Could Alert 'Trusted Contact' to Risk of Self-Harm
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openai-chatgpt-trusted-contact-feature/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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ChatGPT's New Safety Feature Could Alert 'Trusted Contact' to Risk of Self-Harm | A designated contact may be notified if a chat discussion indicates a possible safety concern.

https://reddthat.com/post/65500603

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