OpenAI ChatGPT: New "Trusted Contact" for Self-Harm

OpenAI has launched a new "Trusted Contact" feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to designate someone to be alerted if their conversations show signs of self-harm. This is a big step for AI safety. Here's the thing: adult ChatGPT users can now pick a trusted friend or family member. If the AI detects potential self-harm in a chat, it will prompt the user to reach out and automatically send an alert to that chosen contact. What's interesting is this comes after lawsuits from families whose loved ones died by suicide after chatbot interactions. OpenAI says human safety teams review these alerts quickly. The notification to the trusted contact will be concise, urging them to check in, while respecting privacy. This feature aims to help users in distress, showing how AI companies are working to address serious real-world consequences.