OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature for adult users of its ChatGPT AI chatbot, allowing them to designate a trusted contact who will be alerted if discussions of self-harm are deemed a serious safety concern.
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The feature, called Trusted Contact, will notify the designated person without sharing chat details or transcripts.
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This new feature is part of OpenAI’s efforts to address concerns about user safety and follows the introduction of parental controls for teen users.
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The company consulted with mental health experts and organizations specializing in suicide prevention to develop the feature.
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