Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT
An optional safety net that alerts someone you trust if needed.
Deep Dive
OpenAI has introduced Trusted Contact in ChatGPT, an optional safety feature that notifies someone you trust if serious self-harm concerns are detected.
Key Points
- Optional safety feature that sends an email alert to a user-chosen trusted contact when ChatGPT detects serious self-harm language.
- Designed to respect privacy — no chat logs or conversation context are shared with the trusted contact.
- Users must actively set up a trusted contact; feature is off by default and does not apply to enterprise or team accounts.
Why It Matters
A practical step toward responsible AI that puts user well-being first without compromising privacy.