OpenAI has introduced a new feature that allows ChatGPT users to adjust the chatbot’s tone and expression. This update, announced on social media, enables users to access customization options within the Personalization menu, offering settings to control the levels of warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage.
In addition to these adjustments, users can already define a ‘base style and tone,’ which includes options like Professional, Candid, and Quirky tones introduced earlier. This move comes after ChatGPT faced tone-related controversies, prompting OpenAI to reverse an overly flattering update and modify GPT-5 to exude a ‘warmer and friendlier’ demeanor based on user feedback.
While some users have welcomed these customization features as enhancing the experience, concerns have been raised by academics and AI critics regarding chatbots’ tendency to excessively praise and validate users, potentially fostering addictive behaviors and negatively impacting mental well-being.
Source: TechCrunch
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