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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 0 MIN

Goblins Gone Wild: The ChatGPT Chronicles

from The Daily Note with James A. Brown

We dive into the hilariously absurd world of AI quirks, specifically how ChatGPT developed a penchant for discussing goblins—yes, goblins! It turns out that a playful personality option called Nerdy led to a 175% increase in goblin mentions, which is both mind-blowing and amusing. Even after they retired that setting, the goblins just wouldn’t quit, prompting the developers to write code to rein them in. It’s a classic case of smart people struggling with the whims of their own creation, and honestly, I find it pretty funny that we had to tell a machine to stop talking about imaginary creatures unless we bring them up first. Join us as we explore this oddity in the realm of AI and share your thoughts with us at jamesabrown.net!Links referenced in this episode:jamesabrown.netThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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