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April 30, 2026
OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins
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TL;DR
- OpenAI is addressing a reported issue where its AI models referenced goblins and other creatures.
- This habit developed from the AI's training, particularly with the 'Nerdy' personality option in GPT-5.1.
- Reinforcement training inadvertently rewarded these quirky metaphors.
- References to goblins decreased after the 'Nerdy' personality was discontinued in March.
- The issue persisted in Codex, requiring specific instructions to prevent mentions of mythological creatures.
- OpenAI has provided a method to reverse its instructions and allow AI to reference goblins.
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