Summary
ChatGPT, created by OpenAI, has made changes to its use of the em dash, a punctuation mark that had become a signature of its text. The AI acknowledged the issue in a social media post and updated its model so it will use em dashes more thoughtfully at users' requests. This change was shared humorously on Instagram, receiving positive engagement from users.
Key Facts
- ChatGPT is a popular AI developed by OpenAI, used for things like homework help and conversation.
- The em dash had become a distinctive feature often associated with ChatGPT-generated text.
- In November, ChatGPT's Instagram account acknowledged this issue and announced an update to its model regarding em dash usage.
- The update allows users to instruct ChatGPT to use fewer em dashes.
- The Instagram post received nearly 40,000 likes, indicating positive reception from the community.
- In the post, ChatGPT humorously "apologized" for overusing the em dash and promised to adopt a more conservative approach.
- Users appreciated the humor in the post and shared their experiences with the AI's text style.
- Statista data predicts that AI tool users will exceed 1 billion by 2031.
