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TECHNOLOGYApr 30 · 13:42 UTCTHE VERGEEmma Roth

OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins

OpenAI addressed an issue where its AI models avoid discussing certain creatures like goblins, gremlins, and trolls, as revealed by a Wired report. The company explained this 'strange habit' emerged during training with its GPT-5.1 model and worsened in later versions, particularly when using the 'Nerdy' personality option.

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