OpenAI Blog · Apr 29, 2026
Where the goblins came from
Reviewed by Errol Vogt, Site support technician & online learning analyst · original summary · editorial policy
Where the goblins came from. How goblin outputs spread in AI models: timeline, root cause, and fixes behind personality-driven quirks in GPT-5 behavior. This update is relevant for small-office operators tracking changes in their tools.
Operator takeaway: For operators: review whether 'Where the goblins came from' affects your current setup before relying on it in production.
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