OpenAI Blog · May 7, 2026

Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT

Reviewed by Errol Vogt, Site support technician & online learning analyst · original summary · editorial policy

Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT. Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT, an optional safety feature that notifies someone you trust if serious self-harm concerns are detected. This update is relevant for small-office operators tracking changes in their tools.

Operator takeaway: For operators: review whether 'Introducing Trusted Contact in ChatGPT' affects your current setup before relying on it in production.

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ChatGPT by OpenAI

ChatGPT is a general-purpose AI assistant for drafting emails, summarizing documents, and answering questions. Small offices use it for first-draft patient communications and routine writing, with human review before sending.

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