OpenAI's Codex instruction set contains a line, repeated several times, that forbids Codex from randomly mentioning goblins, gremlins, and other creatures (Will Knight/Wired)
An internal instruction within OpenAI's Codex explicitly prohibits the AI from randomly mentioning mythical creatures like goblins and gremlins, appearing multiple times in the system's directive set. The detail highlights efforts to constrain irrelevant or whimsical outputs in AI-generated code. The revelation was reported by Will Knight of Wired. The instruction appears aimed at maintaining focus and reliability in Codex's responses.
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