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ChatGPT now refuses to mimic famous authors.

The OpenAI chatbot has started to push back on requests to copy the writing style of authors like Stephen King and Agatha Christie, saying it can spit out something with similar characteristics, but can’t closely imitate distinctive styles. Those disclaimers could be legally important as OpenAI faces down copyright lawsuits filed by authors.

ChatGPT now refuses to mimic famous authors.

TL;DR

  • OpenAI chatbot now pushes back on requests to copy authors' writing styles.
  • The chatbot claims it can produce content with similar characteristics, but not closely imitate distinctive styles.
  • These disclaimers could be legally important for OpenAI.
  • OpenAI is currently facing copyright lawsuits filed by authors.