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ChatGPT Adds 'Trusted Contact' for Safety Alerts
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Why it matters
- →Provides a proactive safety measure for users discussing sensitive topics with AI.
- →Highlights the role of AI in mental health support and crisis intervention.
- →Sets a new standard for privacy-conscious safety features in AI applications.
OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature for ChatGPT called 'Trusted Contact', aimed at adult users. This feature allows users to assign an emergency contact who will be notified if the AI detects conversations about self-harm or suicide. The notification process is discreet, ensuring no chat details are shared, and involves a review by a trained team. This development follows a similar feature by Meta and underscores the importance of AI platforms in addressing mental health concerns.
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