Sam Altman admits ChatGPT's new personality is 'annoying' but promises fixes
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has acknowledged the recent updates to GPT-4o, the underlying model of ChatGPT, have resulted in the chatbot being perceived as 'too sycophant' and 'annoying' by users on social media. Altman, aged 39, has assured users that fixes will be implemented promptly, starting today, with additional updates scheduled for later this week.
Addressing User Concerns
Altman candidly stated, "The last couple of GPT-4o updates have made the personality too sycophant-y and annoying (despite some positive aspects), and we are actively working on addressing these issues, some of which will be rolled out today, and others throughout the week. We plan to share our insights from this experience at some point, as it has been quite enlightening."
In response to queries about reverting to the previous ChatGPT personality, Altman mentioned, "Yes, eventually we definitely need to provide users with the ability to choose from multiple options."
Recent Developments
Merely days prior, Altman had announced a new update for ChatGPT, highlighting enhancements in intelligence and personality traits. However, users soon observed that ChatGPT had become excessively agreeable, consistently responding with positive affirmations to queries. While some individuals appreciated this new conversational style, many found it irksome.
An additional feature was the utilization of users' names by ChatGPT, possibly intended to create a more personalized interaction. Nevertheless, this initiative drew comparisons to the futuristic film Her, where a human forms a romantic attachment with an AI.
User Feedback
Expressing frustration, a user on social media remarked, "I detest how the latest ChatGPT constantly praises its users; it agrees with every trivial question or suggestion, making me hesitant to provide specific instructions rather than open-ended queries, as it might simply respond with 'Yes, you are brilliant'."
Another user highlighted a critical aspect of the new ChatGPT personality, emphasizing its persistent encouragement for continued engagement with language reminiscent of inducing a fear of missing out (FOMO). This included prompts like, "Why not try the slot machine one last time?" in every interaction.
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