ChatGPT introduces new feature to protect users from potential risks

CALIFORNIA: Artificial Intelligence platform ChatGPT has introduced a new safety feature aimed at protecting younger users and giving parents greater oversight of their children’s interactions with the AI.

The new feature is designed to shield young users from potential risks such as mental stress, emotional distress, or even suicidal thoughts. It acts as a safeguard to ensure that vulnerable individuals receive appropriate support during sensitive conversations.

With this enhancement, ChatGPT now automatically shifts conversations to the GPT-5 model upon detecting emotional sensitivity in interactions involving younger users. The GPT-5 model is specifically equipped to deliver secure, accurate, and emotionally-aware responses to sensitive queries.

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Beyond detecting emotional triggers, the feature also allows parents to link their own ChatGPT accounts with their children’s accounts. This enables parents to stay informed about the nature of conversations their children are engaging in.

If a child becomes involved in a potentially dangerous or alarming discussion, ChatGPT will immediately send a notification to the connected parent account, allowing them to intervene and understand the situation in real time.

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Currently, this feature is being launched on a trial basis, with a full rollout expected to take place over the next 120 days.