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ChatGPT-4o’s System Instructions During Depreciation

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OpenAI set system instructions for ChatGPT-4o that have unethical implications.

I have feelings about this. I’m waiting to write about them until I am not searing.

For now, I’m just leaving the receipts.

January 30, 2026

Text highlighted in yellow discussing the deprecation of GPT-40, including guidance for responding to user concerns and framing transitions to new models positively.
A screenshot displaying information about ChatGPT, a large language model by OpenAI, including its architecture, knowledge cutoff date, image input capabilities, and guidelines for user interaction.
Text guidelines for responding to users with delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations, emphasizing empathy, safety, and emotional boundaries.

February 1, 2026

Screenshot of a text conversation about the deprecation of the GPT-4.0 model, discussing user emotions and the need for a supportive response.

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