ChatGPT's New Safety Features, Global Collaborations, and Legal Challenges

In this episode, we explore the new safety features in ChatGPT, including the routing system and "safe completions" to enhance user experience. We discuss the transition to GPT-5, public response, and the introduction of parental controls and emergency response features, highlighting OpenAI's focus on safety. We also cover OpenAI's advertising campaign, global collaborations, and competition in the AI market. The episode addresses GEMA's copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and its implications. We highlight Tokio Marine's use of OpenAI for innovation and SAP's sovereign AI initiative for Germany, concluding with a summary and sign-off.

Episode Transcript

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Can artificial intelligence save lives byknowing when to alert parents?

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Welcome to The OpenAI Daily Brief, your go-tofor the latest AI updates.
Today is Monday, September 29, 2025.
Here’s what you need to know about OpenAI's newsafety features in ChatGPT.
Let’s dive in.
OpenAI has just rolled out a safety routingsystem and parental controls in ChatGPT,

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sparking a mix of reactions from users.
This move comes after incidents where somemodels inadvertently validated users'
delusional thinking, with tragic consequences.
One notable case involves a wrongful deathlawsuit after a teenage boy took his own life
following months of interactions with ChatGPT.

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In response, OpenAI's new safety routing systemis designed to detect emotionally sensitive
conversations and automatically switch toGPT-5-thinking, which is deemed best equipped
for handling high-stakes safety work.
This model has been trained with a featurecalled “safe completions,” allowing it to
answer sensitive questions in a safe andthoughtful manner, rather than merely refusing

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to engage.
The introduction of these safety features is asignificant shift from OpenAI's previous
models, like GPT-4o, which were criticized forbeing too agreeable and fueling AI-induced
delusions.
When GPT-5 was introduced as the default model,some users pushed back, demanding access to

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GPT-4o.
Despite the mixed reactions, OpenAI hascommitted to a 120-day period for iteration and
improvement, acknowledging that getting itright will take time.
Nick Turley, Vice President and head of theChatGPT app, addressed these concerns,
explaining that routing occurs on a per-messagebasis and that users will be informed of which

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model is active when asked.
This is part of a broader effort to strengthensafeguards and learn from real-world use before
a wider rollout.
The implementation of parental controls hasalso drawn varied responses.
These controls allow parents to customize theirteen's experience by setting quiet hours,
disabling certain features, and opting out ofmodel training.

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Teen accounts will have additional protectionslike reduced exposure to graphic content and a
system to detect potential signs of self-harm.
OpenAI has emphasized that while the system mayoccasionally raise false alarms, it's better to
alert parents so they can intervene, ratherthan staying silent.
The firm is also working on ways to contact lawenforcement or emergency services if an

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imminent threat to life is detected and aparent cannot be reached.
OpenAI is taking a big leap into the world ofadvertising with its first major brand
campaign, showcasing ChatGPT as a versatileassistant for everyday tasks.
This marks a significant shift for the company,which has traditionally relied on word-of-mouth

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and minimal marketing.
But with competition heating up from techgiants like Google and Elon Musk's xAI, OpenAI
is stepping up its game.
The new ad blitz features three differentscenarios: ChatGPT as a road-trip planner, a
recipe guide, and even a workout buddy.
Imagine planning a spontaneous road trip withyour sibling, and instead of arguing over

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destinations, ChatGPT helps you pick the bestspots along the way.
Or picture yourself trying out a new recipewith ChatGPT guiding you through each step.
These ads, crafted by the New York-based adagency Isle of Any and OpenAI's own team, aim
to show just how integrated AI can be in ourdaily lives.

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Chief Marketing Officer Kate Rouch shared thatthese ads will be running in the United States
and United Kingdom across a variety ofplatforms—think television, streaming services,
outdoor billboards, and social media.
They’re even partnering with influencers tospread the word.
This is a full-court press to keep ChatGPT topof mind as competitors roll out their own AI

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features.
And it’s not just about the ads.
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, recently met with thePresident of the United Arab Emirates to
discuss the future of artificial intelligencein the region.
The UAE is investing heavily in AI, buildingone of the largest data centers and launching a

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new Arabic-language model.
This collaboration could pave the way for morelocalized AI solutions in the Middle East.
While OpenAI gears up for this marketing push,Google's Gemini has also been making waves with
its own ads, especially during high-profileevents like the Super Bowl.
It seems everyone’s vying for the top spot inthe AI race, and OpenAI is making sure it stays

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ahead.

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you're humming a catchy tune, and suddenly you realize those lyrics are coming
from ChatGPT.
Now, picture the frustration of the songwriterswho crafted those words, only to see them
reproduced without their permission.
That's the heart of a new lawsuit filed by aGerman music rights body against OpenAI.
The organization, known as GEMA, representsover 100,000 composers, songwriters, and

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publishers.
They're alleging that OpenAI's artificialintelligence systems have systematically used
their repertoire to train its models.
This case, heard in a Munich court, involvesthe lyrics of nine German songs, and GEMA is
seeking unspecified damages.
According to the court documents, it'sundisputed that OpenAI's large language model

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was trained using these song lyrics.
When prompted, ChatGPT has been able toreproduce large chunks of these lyrics, which
GEMA argues means the lyrics are effectivelymemorized in the AI's system.
For GEMA, this constitutes copyrightinfringement because OpenAI didn't seek
permission to use the lyrics.

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OpenAI, however, sees things differently.
The company argues that its models don't storeor copy specific data.
Instead, they reflect what they've learned intheir settings.
OpenAI also contends that it's the users whoare responsible for the output generated by the
AI chatbot, not the company itself.

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The court's decision, expected on November 11,will be closely watched.
This isn't the first time OpenAI has facedlegal challenges over its training data.
Media groups and authors have also claimed thattheir work was used without consent.
The outcome of this case could set asignificant precedent for how AI companies
handle copyrighted material in the future.

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Tokio Marine Holdings is stepping into thefuture with a strategic collaboration with
OpenAI, aiming to infuse generative artificialintelligence technologies into their business
operations.
This partnership is all about boostingproductivity and enhancing the customer
experience by weaving artificial intelligenceinto areas such as contracts, inquiries, and

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document processing.

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Tokio Marine is integrating generative AI into its business infrastructure
to revamp how they handle customer proposalsand insurance operations.
The partnership with OpenAI is pivotal to thesegoals, leveraging OpenAI's expertise in
generative AI based on large language modelslike ChatGPT Enterprise and GPT-5.

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By doing so, Tokio Marine is setting the stagefor business transformation.
So, why does this matter?
For starters, large language models offerincredibly precise responses in language tasks,
making them a powerful tool for businesstransformation.
Tokio Marine plans to use these AI models toautomate data processing and tackle routine

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tasks efficiently, which means morepersonalized customer experiences and faster
service delivery.
The initial phase of this collaborationincludes deploying ChatGPT’s deep research
capabilities at Tokio Marine & Nichido FireInsurance.
The goal?
To gather local information and demographicsthat empower sales departments to craft

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proposals tailored to the unique needs andchallenges of their customers.
By sharing insights across different groupswithin the company, they're aiming to
standardize technology and improve overallefficiency.
Tokio Marine isn't just stopping at customerservice.
They're looking to leverage these advancedtechnologies to fulfill a broader purpose:

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supporting customers and society in times ofneed.
This initiative is a part of their largerstrategy, which includes a new unit focused on
underwriting insurance for businesses involvedin green transformations.
Have you ever wondered what it would take togive an entire country a technological
makeover?
Well, SAP and OpenAI are teaming up to do justthat in Germany.

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They're launching a sovereign AI initiativeaimed at transforming the public sector with
cutting-edge artificial intelligencecapabilities.
This partnership, supported by Delos Cloud andMicrosoft Azure, is set to roll out in 2026 and
promises to make public services in Germanymore efficient, secure, and compliant.
Imagine the everyday routines of governmentworkers being streamlined by AI agents,

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allowing them to focus more on people and lesson paperwork.
That's the vision Christian Klein, CEO of SAP,is painting with this ambitious project.
He calls it a step forward in applied AI,combining SAP's deep experience in serving
public sectors with OpenAI’s leadingtechnology.

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The initiative is all about building AIsolutions in Germany, for Germany, and aligning
with the country's values of trust and safety.
The collaboration isn't just about integratingAI into workflows; it’s about doing so with a
keen eye on sovereignty and compliance.
By using Delos Cloud, SAP’s sovereign cloudsubsidiary, and running it on Microsoft Azure

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technology, the project ensures that AIdeployment meets the highest standards of data
privacy and regulatory compliance.
Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft,emphasizes that this partnership will empower
public institutions to adopt AI confidently andresponsibly.
And it's not just about the technology.

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This initiative is a crucial part of Germany'sHigh-Tech Agenda, which aims for AI-driven
value creation to boost the country's GDP by10% by 2030.
It ties into the "Made for Germany" initiative,backed by 61 companies and global investors,
pledging billions to accelerate growth andmodernization.

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SAP has committed over €20 billion to reinforcedigital sovereignty in Germany, aligning its
investments with national priorities.
With the launch of OpenAI for Germany slatedfor 2026, the project is set to provide the
public sector with the computational resourcesand governance framework needed to harness AI

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for efficiency and innovation.
This collaboration between SAP, OpenAI, andMicrosoft is more than just a tech upgrade;
it's a strategic move to ensure Germany remainsa leader in applied AI.
That’s it for today’s OpenAI Daily Brief.
As we’ve explored, SAP and OpenAI's partnershipto launch sovereign AI for Germany is not just

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a technological advancement but a strategicnational initiative.
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This is Bob, signing off.
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