OpenAI Addresses Issue with Goblins and Gremlins in AI Models
OpenAI has acknowledged an issue where its AI models, particularly GPT-5.1 with the 'Nerdy' personality, began using metaphors involving goblins and gremlins. The company explained that this behavior was unintentionally reinforced during training and has since taken steps to mitigate it. The issue has raised concerns about how AI models learn and replicate certain patterns.
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