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.
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