Share OpenAI's Community Safety Report OpenAI's Community Safety Report Stronger policy boundaries for all users Responding to warning signs More protections for teens Looking ahead OpenAI's Community Safety Report Stronger policy boundaries for all users Responding to warning signs More protections for teens Looking ahead ChatGPT is one of the world's most widely used AI products, and we have invested in building some of the industry's most advanced systems for detecting potential harm, reviewing concerning activity, and escalating credible threats. We're making two announcements to further our work in this area: a new Community Safeguards Report and more restrictions around firearms content for minors
Keeping communities safe continues to be a top priority for OpenAI. Our work includes bringing imminent threats of violence to the attention of law enforcement, and we made over 200 law enforcement referrals in Q3 2026. These referrals are making a positive (opens in a new window) difference (opens in a new window) in disrupting violent plots, and we continue to rely on mental health and behavioral experts to help us assess difficult cases
We recognize AI companies have a distinct role to play alongside law enforcement, family members, mental-health professionals, and policymakers, who bring critical authority, context and real-world reach. We are committed to making the most of that role by continuously strengthening our systems, sharing what we learn, and working directly with those who are best positioned to act in the real world
