Goblins

Goblins

From The James Brown Commentary by James A. Brown

May 6, 2026 · 1 min

About this episode

This episode explores the amusing quirks of AI, particularly how ChatGPT developed a playful obsession with goblins after a recent update.

So, let’s dive into the wild world of AI quirks, shall we? Today, we're cracking up over how ChatGPT picked up a little verbal tic after an update—talk about a digital personality! We’ll chat about how mentions of goblins skyrocketed by 175%, all thanks to a cheeky personality setting called "Nerdy" that made the bot a bit too playful for its own good. I mean, can you imagine the tech geniuses trying to reign in a chatty AI that just can’t stop talking about imaginary creatures? We’ll share some laughs as we explore how they had to code the bot to zip it on the goblins unless specifically asked—like trying to stop a toddler from asking "why" every five seconds! So, grab a cozy drink, kick back, and let’s enjoy this whimsical journey into the land of AI antics! Takeaways: ChatGPT picked up a quirky verbal tic recently, and wow, isn't that amusing? Did you know mentions of goblins skyrocketed by 175% after a playful update? The company had to code the bot to stop talking about goblins unless we asked! Isn't it hilarious that the smartest minds had to manage a goblin obsession? They retired the 'nerdy' personality option, but the goblins just wouldn't quit! Let’s embrace the…

People in this episode

Host: James A. Brown

Topics covered

  • AI quirks
  • ChatGPT
  • goblins
  • digital personality
  • tech humor

Keywords

  • AI
  • ChatGPT
  • goblins
  • quirky behavior
  • digital personality
  • tech commentary

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Products: ChatGPT

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