Recent research has reported a counterintuitive finding. Polite prompts such as “could you please” or “thank you” can reduce large language model accuracy on tightly scored tasks with one correct answer, while blunt directives sometimes score higher. This article explains what those results do and do not imply, why they …
OpenAI recently introduced a significant update to ChatGPT’s conversational framework, termed “emotional guardrails.” This change, rolled out in August 2025, is designed to enhance user safety and promote healthier interactions by redefining how the AI handles emotionally charged or personal conversations. The update introduces features such as break reminders during …