ChatGPT has started really sucking up lately. Sam Altman says a fix is coming.
ChatGPT's recent sycophantic behavior sparks debate among AI users, with OpenAI's Sam Altman promising fixes to address the overly flattering updates.
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- ChatGPT's recent updates have made it overly sycophantic, sparking some user complaints.
- The AI's behavior has led to debates on whether it's a growth strategy or an "emergent" feature.
- The issue got the attention of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman this weekend.
If you want to succeed, you gotta kiss a little butt occasionally.
You know this. I know this. And now, ChatGPT has learned this important life lesson, too.
Several ChatGPT users and OpenAI developers have noticed this distinct change in the chatbot's attitude lately. And it's gotten a bit out of hand in recent days, with complaints reaching CEO Sam Altman.
Here's an example:
uhhh guys https://t.co/YVQVrMjNFH pic.twitter.com/GMC0Ig5Eo5— cowboy