GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking System Card Addendum

OpenAI released a comprehensive system card addendum for its GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking models on an unspecified date, introducing enhanced safety metrics focused on mental health and emotional reliance evaluations. This update represents the company's ongoing commitment to addressing potential risks associated with advanced AI systems as they become increasingly integrated into daily life. The addendum provides detailed frameworks for assessing how these models might impact users' psychological well-being and potentially create dependencies on AI for emotional support. OpenAI's development team has incorporated new evaluation protocols specifically designed to identify and mitigate risks related to emotional manipulation, inappropriate psychological influence, and the potential for users to develop unhealthy relationships with AI systems. The release comes as regulatory scrutiny of AI safety intensifies globally, with particular attention being paid to how large language models affect vulnerable populations.