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OpenAI Finally Explains Why ChatGPT Wouldn't Stop Talking About Goblins
Why did OpenAI have to write "never mention goblins" into its production code on ChatGPT? The company has published a post-mortem.
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April 30, 2026·1 min read

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Why did OpenAI have to write "never mention goblins" into its production code on ChatGPT? The company has published a post-mortem.
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OpenAI Finally Explains Why ChatGPT Wouldn't Stop Talking About Goblins
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