OpenAI· GPT / ChatGPT / API

Where the goblins came from

The article discusses the spread of 'goblin outputs' in AI models, specifically focusing on GPT-5, and covers the timeline, root cause, and fixes for these personality-driven quirks.

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How goblin outputs spread in AI models: timeline, root cause, and fixes behind personality-driven quirks in GPT-5 behavior.

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Announced

29 Apr 2026 20:00 UTC

Detected

03 Aug 2026 21:11 UTC (+96d after)