GPT-5.1 Instant & Thinking System Card Addendum — Updated Safety Metrics

AI Impact Summary

The addition of a system card addendum for GPT-5.1 Instant and Thinking signifies a shift in OpenAI's approach to safety and performance monitoring. These updates, specifically focusing on mental health and emotional reliance evaluations, indicate a deeper understanding of potential risks associated with these models and a commitment to proactive mitigation strategies. This necessitates a review of existing prompts and applications utilizing these systems to ensure alignment with the new safety metrics.