Event Brief
OpenAI adds 'Trusted Contact' for possible self-harm
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: OpenAI is adding a Trusted Contact safeguard to protect ChatGPT users when conversations may turn to self-harm.
WHO: OpenAI
WHAT: OpenAI introduced a Trusted Contact safeguard for possible self-harm cases
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The safeguard is triggered by conversations that may turn to self-harm.
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