OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities
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OpenAI released GPT-5.1 with eight personality presets including Professional, Friendly, and Cynical, responding to user complaints about previous models being too cheerful or sycophantic. The updated models offer improved technical performance and adaptive reasoning while facing increased regulatory scrutiny.
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