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ChatGPT 5.5 goes viral for goblins and gremlins after a playful training glitch
Technology
Published on 30 April 2026
The goblin line wasn’t added in the update—
ChatGPT 5.5 has sparked a viral frenzy after users reported quirky replies mentioning goblins, gremlins, and other fantasy creatures. The “goblin glitch” appears linked to earlier fine-tuning that taught the model a playful, metaphor-heavy style. OpenAI has acknowledged the behavior and is working on fixes, while Sam Altman joined the lighthearted chatter online.
- Users report ChatGPT 5.5 responses mentioning goblins and gremlins
- The glitch seems tied to past fine-tuning style choices
- OpenAI has acknowledged the issue and is rolling out fixes
- Sam Altman joined social media with humorous posts
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