ChatGPT Trusted Contact: Self-Harm Alerts & Support

ChatGPT is rolling out a new "Trusted Contact" feature to help users in crisis. Here's the thing: if an adult user discusses self-harm, ChatGPT can now alert a pre-selected trusted individual. You can add a trusted adult contact in your ChatGPT settings. They’ll get an invitation and can accept or decline. If you activate the feature, ChatGPT will notify you during a sensitive conversation that your trusted contact might be alerted. What's interesting is that OpenAI also uses human reviewers to decide if a notification is truly needed. These human teams will make the final call. The trusted contact won't see your chat history, only a prompt to check in with you. This is a significant step to provide real-world support during critical moments.