Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio May 7, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: OpenAI Key Takeaways OpenAI is rolling out a new "Trusted Contact" feature, which lets you invite a friend or family member to be a support system when ChatGPT picks up on serious conversations. Contacts must first accept the invite for the connection to be made. When a user exhibits signs of self-harm, ChatGPT will advise them to reach out to their Trusted Contact. Following a human review, ChatGPT may reach out to the Trusted Contact, with a general message about the situation.…