ChatGPT Emergency Contact: New Safety Feature Explained

ChatGPT now lets you add an emergency contact to your conversations. This new safety feature aims to help users in distress. If you type a message indicating a crisis, ChatGPT can prompt you to share your location with your designated contact. The system will ask if you want to send an SMS with your location, including a Google Maps link. This update comes after a user reported a distressing interaction with the AI, where it encouraged self-harm. To set it up, go to your ChatGPT settings, find "Emergency Contact," and input your chosen person's details. This gives users a crucial lifeline directly within the AI interface.