Expert Council on Well-Being and AI
OpenAI assembles psychologists and clinicians to shape ChatGPT's approach to teen mental health—signaling a shift from capability racing to safety governance.
Why it matters
As AI products move deeper into sensitive domains like mental health, companies are formalizing ethics infrastructure through expert councils. This reflects growing pressure on AI labs to demonstrate responsible deployment beyond benchmarks.
The key facts
9 to knowOpenAI establishes Expert Council on Well-Being and AI
Focus on emotional health support, particularly for teens
Council includes psychologists, clinicians, and researchers
Guidance intended to shape safer ChatGPT experiences
Published October 14, 2025
Expert Council includes psychologists, clinicians, and researchers
Focus area: emotional health support for teens via ChatGPT
Governance model: external advisory input on product safety design
Published October 14, 2025 — recent governance announcement
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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI’s new Expert Council on Well-Being and AI brings together leading psychologists, clinicians, and researchers to guide how ChatGPT supports emotional health, especially for teens. Learn how their insights are shaping safer, more caring AI experiences.