ChatGPT Now Lets You Add a 'Trusted Contact' for Safety. Here's How

OpenAI launched an optional Trusted Contact feature for adult ChatGPT users.

Users can preselect a friend or family member to be notified if automated monitoring and human review flag a serious self-harm or suicide concern.

The rollout comes amid lawsuits and growing scrutiny over chatbot-related mental health harms.

The feature highlights pressure on AI companies to improve safety while raising privacy and liability questions.