OpenAI introduces Trusted Contact for self-harm risk

OpenAI announced that users can now nominate a Trusted Contact who will receive a warning if the system detects self-harm risk. The feature embeds a prompt that asks the model to flag language indicating suicidal idea…

The Trusted Contact feature is a significant step towards mitigating the risks associated with AI chatbots, especially in cases where users may be struggling with mental health issues. By allowing users to nominate a …

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