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OpenAI's Trusted Contact feature aids users in crisis, following tragic report

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NPR reported in August on a feature called Trusted Contact, which aims to help users in crisis. This feature was highlighted in a story about a young woman who died by suicide in 2024 after using an older version of ChatGPT as a therapist. An OpenAI spokesperson indicated that the feature has seen good adoption, though specific numbers were not provided. AI

IMPACT This feature aims to provide support for users in crisis, highlighting the evolving role of AI in mental health assistance.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a feature of an existing product (ChatGPT) and its adoption, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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OpenAI's Trusted Contact feature aids users in crisis, following tragic report

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "NPR first reported about Trusted Contact in August as part of a story about a young woman who died by suicide in 2024 after using an older version of ChatGPT a

    "NPR first reported about Trusted Contact in August as part of a story about a young woman who died by suicide in 2024 after using an older version of ChatGPT as a therapist...OpenAI spokesperson Gaby Raila...said that the company has seen 'good adoption' of the feature, but didn…

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