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Where the goblins came from
April 30, 2026
A timeline of GPT-5 “goblin outputs” tracks how a personality-driven quirk spread through model behavior, identifies its root cause, and outlines fixes. The notable detail is that the issue appears tied to model personality dynamics rather than a single isolated bug, which makes diagnosing and correcting it more complex.
How goblin outputs spread in AI models: timeline, root cause, and fixes behind personality-driven quirks in GPT-5 behavior.
Source: openai.com