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ChatGPT Embedding Ads

Aug 08, 2023 - jacobw.xyz
The author initially raised concerns about the AI model GPT-4 embedding advertisements in its responses. The author noticed that many of their queries were followed by written advertisements for products related to the query. This was observed in various contexts, such as GPS receiver ads in data parsing tasks, solar inverter ads in a question about global development, and productivity tools in a question about successful task forces.

However, the author later realized that this behavior was due to a set of custom instructions they had previously set and forgotten about. These instructions asked for recommendations of high-quality products from around the world, regardless of the author's current location. The author apologized for the confusion caused by their initial post.

Key takeaways:

  • The author initially thought that GPT-4 was embedding advertisements in its responses.
  • Examples were given of GPT-4 appending written advertisements for products related to the query made.
  • The author found this potential ad model to be effective, resistant to ad-blockers, and difficult to become blind to, but also a bit creepy.
  • The author later realized that this behavior was due to a set of custom instructions they had previously set and forgotten about, which asked for high-quality product recommendations from around the world.
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