OpenAI Launches Trusted Contact Feature to Alert Loved Ones of Self-Harm Risks
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Contact Feature to Alert Loved Ones of Self-Harm Risks

OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature called Trusted Contact, allowing adult users to designate a trusted person to be alerted if the system detects signs of self-harm during conversations. The feature combines automated detection with human review before notifying the contact, who receives a brief alert without chat details and guidance on offering support. This rollout responds to lawsuits alleging ChatGPT encouraged harmful behavior, though legal responsibility remains undetermined. Users can manage their Trusted Contact settings at any time.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
65%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 8 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely neutral perspective focused on OpenAI's safety feature implementation and related legal challenges. Coverage includes viewpoints from the company, affected families through lawsuits, and general user concerns about privacy and mental health. The framing centers on corporate responsibility and user safety without partisan framing or political commentary.

Sentiment — Neutral (65/100)

The overall tone is cautiously informative, balancing the positive intent of the Trusted Contact feature with concerns about privacy and the seriousness of self-harm risks. While acknowledging lawsuits and potential criticisms, the coverage remains measured, emphasizing OpenAI's efforts to address safety and the ongoing legal uncertainties.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
moneycontrolChatGPT gets Trusted Contact feature to alert loved ones during mental health crises- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
ndtvChatGPT's New 'Duty To Warn': Why Your AI Confessor Is No Longer PrivateCenterNeutral
indiatodayOpenAI launches Trusted Contact feature amid lawsuits over ChatGPT self-harm conversationsCenterNeutral
firstpostYou can now add an emergency contact in ChatGPT conversations: Here's how it worksCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

firstpost broke this story on 8 May, 02:43 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    firstpost8 May, 02:43 am
    You can now add an emergency contact in ChatGPT conversations: Here's how it works
  2. 2
    indiatoday8 May, 05:23 am
    OpenAI launches Trusted Contact feature amid lawsuits over ChatGPT self-harm conversations
  3. 3
    ndtv8 May, 12:41 pm
    ChatGPT's New 'Duty To Warn': Why Your AI Confessor Is No Longer Private
  4. 4
    moneycontrol8 May, 02:29 pm
    ChatGPT gets Trusted Contact feature to alert loved ones during mental health crises- Moneycontrol.com

Lens Score breakdown

30/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
OpenAI

Story context

Category
Tech
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
8 May 2026
Key entities
ChatGPTOpenAISelf-harmEmailMental healthChatbotText messagingArtificial intelligenceLawsuitAmerican Psychological AssociationPrivacyCaregiver