OpenAI is retiring its 'sycophantic' version of ChatGPT. Again.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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• OpenAI is sending its "sycophantic" version of ChatGPT back out to pasture.
• The company reinstated it last year after many users had become attached to its agreeable tone.
• This time, it may be gone for good. OpenAI is adding more personality customization to its newest models.

OpenAI is sending everyone's favourite "yes man" version of ChatGPT back into retirement.

In a blog post on Thursday, the...